Sociology 2001 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

SOC1501 REVISION Semester2 1 QUESTION 1 Choose the option, which correctly describes how the concept of cultural change is treated in the thought of contemporary sociologists such as Piotr Sztompka. a. contemporary sociologists emphasise the importance of the role of social consensus and social integration. b. contemporary sociologists emphasise the role of globalisation in the transformation of people’s values and identities. c. most contemporary sociologists agree that modern s...

SOC 1501- ASSIGNMENTS 1. The Industrial Revolution …  is the revolution which contributed to the development of sociology as a scientific discipline.  refers to the evolutionary process of social change which swept throughout Western Europe in the 19th century.  was predominantly an evolutionary process of social transformation.  The Industrial Revolution set itself clearly apart from political revolutions (such as the American and Russian Revolution) 2. Sociology is primar...

AQA Sociology Education (A Level) Exam Questions & Answers 2024. Material deprivation - CORRECT ANSWER Lacking basic necessities due to poverty. Cultural deprivation - CORRECT ANSWER Inadequate socialisation in the home. Material deprivation's effects on education - CORRECT ANSWER 90% of failing schools are in deprived areas. Dpt of Education (2012) barely 1/3 of students eligible for free school meals achieve 5 or more GCSE's at A*-C. These students are more likely to be excluded and t...

AQA Sociology - Education (Paper 1) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Functionalist Approach -Answer-Take a consensus view. Education performs 3 main functions - socialisation into a shared culture, teaching specialist work skills, selecting people for work roles. Education is organised on meritocratic principles. New Right Approach -Answer-Take a conservative view. Education should be based on market principles. Marxist Approach -Answer-Take a class conflict view. Education's role...

A detailed summary of all lectures and articles that are relevant for the course and exam. Berry, J. W. (1997). Individual and group relations in plural societies. In C. S. Granrose & S. Oskamp (Eds.), Cross-cultural work groups: Claremont symposium on applied social psychology (pp. 17-33). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Brewer, M. B. (1995). Managing diversity: The role of social identities. In S.E. Jackson & M. N. Ruderman (Eds.), Diversity in work teams: Research paradigms for a changing workpl...

WGU ACADEMY INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY FINAL EXAM A+GRADED Which sociological perspective suggests that the term medicalization of society refers to the growing role of medicine as a major institution of social control? Select one: a. functionalist perspective b. conflict perspective c. interactionist perspective d. labeling perspective - CORRECT ANSWER-conflict perspective Which of the following factors has contributed to the rise in the cost of healthcare in the United State...

Introduction to Psychology Questions and Answers 2023 Astrology is considered a science because it is grounded in scientific research. True or False False Psychology is considered a social science, yet it has foundations in the natural sciences. True or False True One of the goals of psychology is to predict future behavior or mental processes. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates this goal? a. The psychologist measures Michael's heart rate and bodily fun...

TESTBANK FOR Criminal Behavior: A Psychological Approach11th Edition WITH ALL CHAPTERS INCLUDED CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR Multiple Choice 1. Criminal behavior is best defined as: a) antisocial behavior. b) deviant behavior behavior. c) an intentional act in violation of a criminal code. d) behavior that impedes the criminal process. e) forbidden behavior. Answer: c 2. Psychological criminology focuses on how individual criminal behavior is: a) acquire...

CONTENTS Unit No. Title Page No 1. Philosophical Ideas And Economic Concepts 1 2. Political Ideas And The Legacy of Marx Today 11 3. Methodological Contributions And The Division of Labour 19 4. Theory of Suicide, Religion And Legacy of Durkheim Today 25 5. Methodological Contributions And Theory of Social Actions 34 6. Dialogue With Marx And The Legacy of Weber Today 48 7. The Three Levels of Social Reality, Individual Consciousness 56 8. The Philosophy of Money And The Legacy of Simme...

Postmodernism - ANSWER-is an intellectual view that suggests deep distrust of science and the research principle of objectivity __________ is a general framework or perspective that provides an explanation for a specific social phenomenon. - ANSWER-Theory The ways we think, feel, and act are - ANSWER-shaped by our interaction with others A simple, small tribal society would coincide with Durkheim's concept of ______, whereas a modern, complex society would coincide with his concept of ...