The sociology of globalization Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Anomie Correct Answer The loss of direction felt in a society when social control of individual behavior has become ineffective. Applied sociology Correct Answer the use of the discipline of sociology with the specific intent of yielding practical applications for human behavior and organizations. Basic sociology Correct Answer Sociological inquiry conducted with the objective of gaining a more profound knowledge of the fundamental aspects of social phenomena. Also known as pure sociology....

Sociology in Modules 6 th ed by Schaefer Test Bank Sociology in Modules, (Schaefer) Chapter 01 Understanding Sociology 1) The awareness that allows people to comprehend the link between their immediate, personal social settings and the remote, impersonal social world is called A) the sociological imagination. B) anthropology. C) a theory. D) verstehen. 2) Trying to understand why your roommate prefers a certain genre of music, over others, is an example of using one's A) cultur...

Anthropology - the study of humans across space and time, or the study of human species and their immediate ancestors Sociology is: -Interpretive: meaning-centered explanation -Qualitative: theory from the "ground up" -Humanistic: emphasis on the subjective experience of others Holistic Approach - Taking everything into account, or the whole of the human condition. Past, present, and future are all considered. Biology, society, language, and culture Biocultural - Use of b...

Introduction to Sociology Test Bank (Chapter 1-20) Comprehensive Q & A. Complete with Rationale. CHAPTER 01: What Is Sociology? CHAPTER 02: Asking and Answering Sociological Questions CHAPTER 03: Culture and Society CHAPTER 04: Socialization and the Life Course CHAPTER 05: Social Interaction and Everyday Life in the Age of the Internet CHAPTER 06: Groups, Networks, and Organizations Chapter 07: Conformity, Deviance, and Crime CHAPTER 08: Stratification, Class, and Inequality CHAPTER 09:Global In...

Edexcel A-Level Geography- Migration, Sovereignty and Identity Exam Questions And Answers Forced migration - ANS Event caused evacuation (Japan Earthquake 2011) Asylum seeker/refugee - ANS Fear of persecution from war or political climate Voluntary migration - ANS Mostly movement for income and jobs Globalization impact on migration - ANS Social = internet/social media raises job opportunities and viable locations Political = Trade bloc (movement) and human rights (as...

Chapter 03 Culture     
Multiple Choice Questions
  1. Anthropologist Horace Miner's description of the body ritual among the Nacirema is used to show 
A. cultural differences in what is considered "beautiful."
B. the effects of media on a person's body image.
C. the ability to learn something new about society.
D. how cultural sociology has evolved over the years.   
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Bloom's: Understand
Learning Objective: Explain the s...

Sociology Chapter 8 - Questions and Answers After the floppy disk was introduced, zip drives were invented shortly after, followed by flash drives. This is an example of: Evolutionary model of technological change "Last week, a major politician was caught in a political scandal. The story was featured on the front page of the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, CNN.com, and was the lead story on NBC, ABC, and CBS nightly news. This is referred to as:" Homogenization The term cyberfeminism...

Sociology - Answer- The scientific study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Underlying assumptions about sociology - Answer- 1) people are social beings. 2) people spend most of their lives in groups 3) people construct social reality through social interaction 4) conflict and change are inevitable 5) all groups have certain organizing characteristics How is human activity organized? - Answer- 1) opportunities 2) disadvantages 3) ...

Chapter 03: Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age Chapter 03 Multiple Choice Questions 1. Why is Anna's experience sociologically significant? A) Her case shows the effect of nurturance by non-humans. B) Her case illustrates the viability of biological models of human behaviour. C) Her case shows the effect of minimal human contact. D) Her case points to the importance of body chemistry. E) Her case shows that normal development is recoverable. QuestionID: 03-1-01 Page-...

Sociology in Modules 6 th ed by Schaefer Test Bank Sociology in Modules, (Schaefer) Chapter 01 Understanding Sociology 1) The awareness that allows people to comprehend the link between their immediate, personal social settings and the remote, impersonal social world is called A) the sociological imagination. B) anthropology. C) a theory. D) verstehen. 2) Trying to understand why your roommate prefers a certain genre of music, over others, is an example of using one's A) cultur...