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JCCC SOC Exam 1 Questions and Answers 2024
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JCCC SOC Exam 1Sociology - answer Systemic/scientific study of group (+2) human behavior
2 Elements of Sociology as a Science - answer a) The application of
theoretical/perspectives/paradigms/theory
b) The application of the research model or method
Microsociology - answer ‘small scale' interactional patterns b/w smaller groups and how
those build larger institutions in affecting society- hetero couple convo->gender roles
Macrosociology - answer ‘large scale' how social institutions shape interactional
patterns-activities, belief systems, behaviors of groups, ect...
The Sociological Imagination – answer C. Wright Mills: "awareness of relationship
between personal experience and wider society) the ability to see the link or relationship
b/w independent social forces and individuals’ behaviors- ex. Media portray "ideal girl" -
>anorexia
4 Benefits of the sociological perspective a) - answerunderstand the link b/w societal
influences and behabiors, norms, values, perceptions, belief systems, and interaction
4 Benefits of the sociological perspective b) - answerdevelopment of critical thinking
skills. an ability to to consider another perspective. Evidence needed. Critical thinking
skills social myths vs assertions made on evidence
4 Benefits of the sociological perspective c) - answerability to adapt to changing world.
social, economic, and or political globalizaiton
4 Benefits of the sociological perspective d) - answerunderstand societal opportunities
and limititations. "All have choices, yet not all have the same choices to choose from."
Paradigm - answera typical example or pattern of something
3 Classic Paradigms a) Structural Functionalism - answerStructural, functionalism-ex.
family, gov, economy maintain stability/order/balance--human body 1 disfunction affects
everything-Ex. BP oil spill-societies' supportive function
3 Classic Paradigms b) Social Conflict - answerSocial Conflict-arena of inequality
competition->scarce resources-capital, housing, ect... Ruling Class Capital vs. Worker
dynamic-Ex. BP Oil Spill- oil industry considers profits over health and safety of
workers-further conflict urban riots feminist movements confrontations and abortion
clinics
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