SSOCI 101M Topic 1 & 2 & 3

A symbolic interactionist theory states there can be no purpose in social life without a

symbol.

• True

• False

A functional analyst believes for a society to function well there is no need for different

sections in the society to have separate roles.

• True

• False

In every society there will be many smaller groups. These groups will compete for the

resources available. This is called the deviance theory.

• True

• False

The culture in an origin society has much control over individual behaviour even when

interacting with other society.

• True

• False

A group may exist within a mainstream society. This group may also resist the culture in the main stream society. This is called subculture.

• True

• False

The influence of technology on culture has made it easy for us to become familiar with other cultures in the world.

• True

• False

Socialization with the society is strictly through our behaviors alone only.

• True

• False

Our personality is uninfluenced by the way we interact with society.

• True

• False

The way we understand how a gender should socialize in a society is very much influenced by the school we attend.

• True

• False

Society strictly refers to a group of people who wear the same traditional clothes and religion

• True

• False