sociology review 1

The first large-scale, empirical sociological research in the United States was conducted by W.E.B. Du Bois and its objective was to:

refute racist beliefs about African Americans.

Sociologists follow guidelines to ensure their work is ______.

replicable transparent

Which challenges do sociologists help us to better understand and address?

sexism environmental racism economic inequality

The two core commitments of sociology are to use the sociology eye to observe social patterns and to ______.

take action to challenge those patterns

What is an example of a stereotype?

All Catholics come from very large families.

Which question is most directly related to social order and cohesion?

How do different parts of society work together?

Why is it important for voting citizens to understand the principles of sociology?

If they have a better understanding of how society works, they will make better decisions.

What is the duality of sociology?

Individuals both influence and are influenced by society.

Which statement is TRUE about the sociological eye?

It enables people to see what others may not notice.

Suppose the findings from several sociological studies consistently deviate from the current theoretical explanation of the topic. What should be done?

The current theory should be adjusted.

What statement(s) can be used to characterize good generalizations?

They are made with the understanding that there can be exceptions. They are statements backed by evidence.

Which question could best be answered through a sociological study?

What social inequalities are created by environmental racism?

The sociological imagination was originally developed to ______.

describe how individual lives relate to social forces

Theoretical perspectives help to....

determine the questions we ask about social patterns we observe.

What is one of the benefits of a sociological perspective?

learning how to work more effectively with members of different cultures

Paulo is a full-time student who is struggling to pay for his classes. Which action could he take that would demonstrate a strong sociological imagination?

lobby the government to decrease education costs for everyone