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Sociology Exam 1 JCCC Questions andAnswers
Sociology - Answer-The systematic study of group human behavior
In order to call something a science you must have - Answer-Application of theoretical
perspectives and of the research method
sociological imagination - Answer-the ability to see the link between society/ institutions
and individual behavior
Who created sociological imagination? - Answer-C. Wright Mills
Benefits of the Sociological Perspective 1 - Answer-Ability for understanding
connections (social forces to behaviors)
Benefits of the Sociological Perspective 2 - Answer-develops critical thinking skills.-The
ability to consider another perspective and ability to decide what is social myth and what
is not
Benefits of the Sociological Perspective 3 - Answer-Adapt to an ever changing diverse
world. Globalization
Benefits of the Sociological Perspective 4 - Answer-understanding societal opportunities
and limitations.
All have choices but.... - Answer-we all dont have the same choices to choose from
Examples of social resources - Answer-Capital, housing, education
social problem - Answer-any issue perceived or actual that has negative consequences
for individuals, society, or enviorment believed to warrent action to address or confront,
warrents public concern and collective action to change.
current social problems - Answer-high rates of unemployment, roe v wade
Functionalism - Answer-society is a stable orderly system composed of interrelated
parts(social institutions) that preforms necessary function.
examples of social institutions - Answer-school, family
to be a science it must have - Answer-application of theoretical perspective/theory
3 classic theories by - Answer-Auguste Conte and Emilie Durkhiem
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