1.3 - Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology

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9th - 12th Grade

17 Qs

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1.3 - Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology

1.3 - Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology

Assessment

Passage

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

NATHAN SHIELDS

Used 3+ times

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17 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Liam, Anika, and Elijah are studying sociology and they are discussing about structural functionalism. According to their discussion, what is the focus of structural functionalism?

The way social processes have manifest and latent functions

The way one-on-one interactions and communications behave

The way inequities and inequalities contribute to social, political, and power differences

The way each part of society functions together to contribute to the functioning of the whole

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In a school project, Hannah, Avery, and Grace are studying structural functionalism. They are trying to understand how society maintains stability. What conclusion should they reach?

Through manifest and latent functions, like a school teaching students not just academics, but also discipline and teamwork

Through shared values, languages, and symbols, like the national flag or the common language spoken in a country

Through social inequalities and power differences, like the different roles of people in a company

Through one-on-one interactions and communications, like a teacher-student or a doctor-patient relationship

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What are social facts according to Émile Durkheim?

Laws, morals, values, religious beliefs, customs, fashion, and rituals that govern social life

Consequences of a social process that are sought or anticipated

Unsought consequences of a social process

Processes that have undesirable consequences for the operation of society

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are manifest functions?

Unsought consequences of a social process

Processes that have undesirable consequences for the operation of society

Social processes that perpetuate power and inequalities

Consequences of a social process that are sought or anticipated

5.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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In a school project, Mason, Noah, and Aria are working together to organize a charity event. They anticipate certain ​ (a)   like raising funds and creating awareness. However, they also notice some ​ (b)   outcomes like strengthening their teamwork skills and improving their project management abilities. These are examples of ​ (c)   functions.

latent
manifest
static
unexpected
expected
outcomes
problems

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are dysfunctions?

Consequences of a social process that are sought or anticipated

Social processes that have undesirable consequences for the operation of society

Unsought consequences of a social process

Processes that perpetuate power and inequalities

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the main criticism of structural functionalism?

It ignores the role of power and inequalities in society

It is too focused on macro-level analysis

It can't adequately explain social change

It focuses too much on individual behavior

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