Are ideas about how men and women should act

According to the Conflict Theory, Conflict is created through:

Large groups competing over power

What was the objective of the Asch experiment?

To see if an individual could be influenced by a group

The sociological imagination helps us to:

Gain a better understanding of public issues and societal patterns

Social Stratification is....

People divided into layers - wealth, power and prestige

What is the definition of Social Stratification?

society is divided into levels due to wealth/status

Which is a main characteristics of a YOUNGEST child?

Gets lots of attention and bossing

The difference between Sex and Gender?

Gender is social, sex is biological

What is social stratification?

Societies divided in a hierarchy

Which of the following best describes the symbolic interaction theory of social stratification?

One generation passes their lifestyle and class to the next

What are gender roles

how ones expected to behave and conduct themselves in society by their sex

Which of the following best describes the symbolic interactionist view of prejudice?

kids are taught to be prejudiced by watching behavior ofsignificant others

(5) Vertical mobility refers to...

Movement between social classes or strata

What is social mobility?

The movement of individuals between social classes

(3) Horizontal mobility refers to...

Movement within a social class or stratum

Which children experience the highest poverty rates?

Children in unmarried, female-led households

Define sociological imagination

Ability to look at the social world & one's personal life

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1
Gender norms;
The same as gender stereotypes
Are ideas about how men and women should act
Are based on biology
Don't impact the health and wellbeing of individuals
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According to the Conflict Theory, Conflict is created through:
Large groups competing over power
Social construction of opposing realities.
Social problems that create disfunction
unreliable social networks
3
What was the objective of the Asch experiment?
To see which one of the men would react first
To see who was the fastest to answer the questions
To see who sat next to who
To see if an individual could be influenced by a group
4
Asch Study focuses on what emotion?
Sadness
Jealousy
Fear
Happiness
5
The sociological imagination helps us to:
Identify causes of social happiness
Gain a better understanding of public issues and societal patterns
Learn more about the personal issues of individuals
Make sociology less boring
6
Social Stratification is....
People divided into sub-cultures
Superior classes oppressing lower classes
People divided into layers - wealth, power and prestige
People divided into groups - property and job
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What is the definition of Social Stratification?
problems that affect many people within a society
society is divided into levels due to wealth/status
the unfair situation that resources are distributed unevenly
a term used to define social inequalities
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Which is a main characteristics of a YOUNGEST child?
Gets lots of attention and bossing
Peace maker
High achiever
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What percentage of U.S. children live in poverty?
3%
22%
17%
54%
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From whom does the conflict theory come from?
Max Weber
Karl Marx
Mac Weber
Karl Mark
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In the last 20 years the income gap has
there is no longer an income gap
stayed the same
grown smaller
grown larger
12
The difference between Sex and Gender?
What difference?
Gender is social, sex is biological
Why does this matter?
Sex is social, gender is biological
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Functionalism
supports the family dynamic
reinforces social order
associated with conflict and change
is like culture which changes over time
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Which of the following is NOT one of the concepts that is important in symbolic interactionism?
the self-concept
significant others
looking-glass self
maintaining the status quo
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What is social stratification?
A math equation
A research method
The definition of beauty
Societies divided in a hierarchy
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The theorists that see life as a set of interrelated parts
feminist
interactionist
functionalist
conflict
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What type of vertical mobility would a plumber experience if she was the daughter of a doctor?
Intergenerational mobility
Yes
No
Intragenerational mobility
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Which of the following best describes the symbolic interaction theory of social stratification?
One generation passes their lifestyle and class to the next
some people are paid more for talent, skill, or hard work
Some people exploit others
Refried beans
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A stigma is...
Behavior that violates significant social norms.
A cult founded in the 1970’s
A mark of social disgrace
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What are gender roles
all of the above
women bad, men good
the music one should listen to
how ones expected to behave and conduct themselves in society by their sex
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What is a characteristic of the youngest child?
Never has parents undivded attention
Behaves like an only child
Is adaptable
Strives to protect and help others
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Which of the following best describes the symbolic interactionist view of prejudice?
Prejudice only becomes a problem in society when it isinstitutionalized
Prejudices strengthens society both economically and culturally
kids are taught to be prejudiced by watching behavior ofsignificant others
Prejudice allow people self-concept 2 be stronger believe they are superior
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Theoretical framework that defines society as a system of interrelated parts
Symbolic Interactionist
Functionalist
Sociology
Conflict
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(5) Vertical mobility refers to...
Movement within a social class or stratum
Movement outside social classes or strata
Movement between social classes or strata
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What is social mobility?
A way of measuring position in society
The movement of individuals between social classes
Not earning enough money to live off
Not being able to move between social classes
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(3) Horizontal mobility refers to...
Movement between social classes or strata
Movement within a social class or stratum
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Which is one of the main characteristics of a MIDDLE child?
Peace maker
High achiever
Gets lots of attention and bossing
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Which children experience the highest poverty rates?
Family status does not affect child poverty rates
Children in unmarried, male-led households
Children in married households
Children in unmarried, female-led households
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Children acquire gender identity by interacting with parents, teachers, and peers.
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Functionalist Theory
Conflict Theory
Symbolic Interaction
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Define sociological imagination
The pattern of social relationships of a society
The study of human society & social behavior
Ability to look at the social world & one's personal life
Understand one's self
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uses terms such as looking-glass self and significant others to explain socialization
symbolic interactionism
conflict theory
functionalism
total institution

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