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Sociology Unit 1

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  • What did Karl Marx believe about society?
    He argued that social conflict is driven by class struggles between the bourgeoisie and proletariat.
  • What is Harriet Martineau known for?
    She translated Comte’s work and was one of the first to analyze social structures and gender inequality.
  • What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?
    Qualitative research focuses on descriptive, non-numerical data while Quantitative uses numerical data
  • The symbolic interactionist perspective focuses on small-scale interactions and the meanings individuals attach to them. (True/False)
    True.
  • How do sociologists use case studies in research?
    They analyze specific individuals or groups in depth to understand broader social patterns.
  • Explain the concept of "social location."
    Social location refers to a person’s place in society based on factors like class, race, gender, education
  • Karl Marx believed that social conflict arises primarily from what?
    Class struggles.
  • Why is ethical consideration important in sociological research?
    To protect participants and maintain integrity in studies.
  • What is Max Weber known for in sociology?
    His idea of "Verstehen" meaning understanding social behavior from an insider’s perspective.
  • Emile Durkheim’s research on suicide demonstrated what?
    The influence of social integration on individual behavior.
  • Which sociological perspective would best analyze social media’s effects on self-esteem?
    Symbolic Interactionism because it focuses on meanings and social interactions.
  • Who is considered the father of sociology?
    Auguste Comte.
  • What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods?
    Qualitative focuses on non-numerical data like interviews; quantitative focuses on numerical data and statistics.
  • What was Emile Durkheim’s contribution to sociology?
    He studied social integration and its effects on human behavior especially in his work on suicide
  • What is a hypothesis in sociological research?
    A testable statement about the relationship between two or more variables.
  • Which sociological theory focuses on the struggle between different social classes?
    Conflict Theory.
  • What is an ethical dilemma in sociological research?
    A situation where researchers must balance scientific goals such as privacy and consent
  • The sociological perspective emphasizes what?
    How social forces shape human behavior.
  • A sociologist conducting a study on how different cultures express emotions is practicing which type of sociology?
    Microsociology.
  • The scientific method is rarely used in sociological research. (True/False)
    False.
  • What is the Hawthorne effect?
    When people change their behavior because they know they are being observed.
  • What was W.E.B. Du Bois’s contribution to sociology?
    He studied race relations and was a key figure in the development of African American sociology.
  • What is the role of ethics in sociological research?
    To protect subjectcs' rights, ensure honesty and integrity
  • Ethical concerns in sociological research are optional and vary by researcher preference. (True/False)
    False.
  • What is the main ethical concern with experiments involving deception?
    It may violate participants' right to be fully informed about the study.
  • Identify two ethical concerns in the study of social media's effect on teenagers.
    Invasion of privacy and lack of informed consent.
  • What are the three main sociological perspectives?
    Structural Functionalism, conflic theory, symbolic interacti
  • Why is avoiding bias important in sociological research?
    To ensure results are objective and not influenced by personal opinions.
  • What is the main goal of sociology as a discipline?
    To study human society and social behavior systematically.
  • Compare and contrast Conflict Theory and Functionalism.
    Conflict Theory focuses on power struggles while Functionalism views society as a system working together for stability.
  • Why is informed consent important in research?
    It ensures participants understand the nature of the study and voluntarily agree to participate.
  • Which of the following best defines sociology?
    The systematic study of human society and social interaction.
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