From a functionalist perspective, why is social placement or tracking of students beneficial to society?

According to the data presented in the class on "Alleviating Prejudice and Discrimination"

Anthony and Cathy have been married for thirty-one years. They have always had a joint bank account, discussed big expenditures before making them, and shared household duties. Which term best describes their family based on this information?

As children, boys usually receive trucks, sporting equipment, and action toys. Girls receive stuffed animals and gifts that are more passive. Overall, what do sociologists call this sex-based criteria for the gifts children receive?

Based on control bond theory, when are inner controls more effective?

In Jane Elliot's "Lesson on Discrimination" it was found that

Mark lives in a gang infested community and recently joined a gang for protection. The social theory that best describes this situation is _________.

Nathan's father left his mother when he was six months old and Nathan has not seen him since. His mother works two jobs and is rarely home. Nathan has decided to join a gang. Nathan's deviant behavior can be best explained by which theory of deviance?

According to the data presented on parental and parentified children ________________________________.

In the United States, what single factor determines who attends college more than any other?

Prejudice describes ________ while discrimination describes ________.

Psychologists Susan Goldberg and Michael Lewis observed the interactions of mothers and children to determine if the children were socialized differently depending on the child's sex. What was the conclusion they reached following their research?

Race is to biology as ________ is to cultural heritage.

Samy was an unwanted child, he was spanked for punishment each time he misbehaved, and his father was an alcoholic. Studies have found that as an adult, Samy is more likely to _____________ due to his socialization experiences growing up.

The Robber's Cave Experiment which offers evidence of explanations of prejudice and discrimination found that

The film "The Sociology of Crime and Deviance" explained the sociological perspective of deviance and criminal behavior as

The study by Chambliss titled, "The Saints and the Roughnecks" demonstrated which theory of deviance?

What variable did Ray Rist identify as being the underlying basis for assigning children to different learning groups in kindergarten?

What variable did William Chambliss conclude was the deciding difference between the labels received by the "Saints" and "Roughnecks"?

Which are not factors of one's playing field?

Which of the following was not noted in the research presented in the article "Social Class and Childrearing in Black and White Families"?

Which perspective is most aligned with the belief that family fulfills the role of control of economic production, socialization of children, and care of the sick and aged?

Zachary's parents were divorced three years ago. During the first year after the divorce, Zachary's father visited him every week. Then Zachary's father remarried and fathered another child. Now he rarely visits Zachary. What is this scenario called?

Which of the following set of functions are manifest functions of the American education system?

The fact that 80 percent of engineering degrees are awarded to men while nearly 90 percent of library science degrees are awarded to women illustrates what concept?

What is an unequal access to power, property, and prestige based on one's sex?

What would a comparative analysis of the Tiwi and the Abkhasians illustrate regarding the meanings that people attach to aging?

Ally’s father was sent to prison when she was 12 for the trafficking of narcotics; her brother was arrested when she was 13 for possession of methamphetamines. By the age of 18, Ally has been arrested three times for possession of marijuana. Which theory best describes Ally’s experience?

The term deviance can be defined as:

In first grade, Scott is unfairly singled out by his teacher for bad behavior, partly because his older brothers had behavioral problems themselves. Throughout grade school, Scott gains a reputation as a “problem” child. Scott eventually drops out of school, thinking he was born to fail anyway. Which school of thought best fits Scott’s experience?

Strain theory:

Social control is:

Caleb attended a private high school, which gave each student access to a personal laptop and iPhone. Ted attended a poorly funded public school, which had few computers and outdated technology. When Caleb gets to college, he’s more prepared than Ted for coursework which includes computer and online material. This occurrence is an example of:

Tyson visits China over spring break, and after getting online to write home to her parents, she realizes some of her favorite social media sites are blocked by the Chinese government. She becomes concerned with how technology reinforces inequalities among communities, both within and among countries. What sociological perspective best fits Tyson’s concerns?

Sociologists have adopted the phrase, “the graying of the United States.” What does this phrase mean?

What is a dependency ratio?

  

Some conflict theorists ascribe to the idea that as time and technology move forward, elderly people are left behind and they lose social standing and power. Which specific theory does this describe?

Family is a term that is difficult to define. When studying sociology it is important to remember that:

What is the relationship, if any, between people who cohabitate and then get married, and those people who wait to live together after they marry?

Which is one reason that sociologist cite to explain why men and women are delaying marriage until their mid-to-late twenties?

Which factors do sociologists suspect were the cause for such a high divorce rate during the 1960’s?

What is the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and marriage?

Which of the following sociological perspectives argues that the educational system reinforces and perpetuates social inequalities arising from differences in class, gender, race and ethnicity?

Kara has behavioral problems as a young child. As she goes through school, she is labeled “troubled,” and told she will never amount to anything. Kara, though intelligent, decides to “live down” to this expectation. Which sociological perspective would be most interested in studying Kara’s experience?

To make students more competitive in the work force and for graduate school, college professors are beginning to lower the standard for student grades (i.e. what was once considered a B, is now considered an A). This is known as:

When Ahmed is in 5th grade, he does poorly in math and science. His teachers recommend him for lower-level classes throughout middle school in all subjects, and he’s not given the chance to excel elsewhere. This process is known as:

According to the social construction of race school of thought, race is:

When Alexander, who is white, drives his car over the speed limit, a police officer lets him off with a warning. When Christopher, who is Hispanic, drives his car at the same speed as Alexander on the same road, the officer gives him a ticket, even though his record is clean. This is an example of:

Angela believes that race relations in America are poor because the white ruling class has enacted various laws and regulations to keep other racial groups from achieving equality. With which sociological perspective does Angela’s view best align?

What is the difference between sex and gender?

When Jeanette’s parents find out her twin brother, Rex, has been sexually active, they tell him to use protection. When they found out Jeanette has been sexually active, they ground her for a month. This is an example of:

For every dollar a man makes in the United States, how much does a woman make?

When thinking about gender, Jeff sees men as the dominant social group and women the subordinate group. This exploitation of the subordinate group has created social problems, such as high rates of poverty among single mothers. Which sociological perspective best fit Jeff’s views?

The term doing gender can be defined as:

In 1973, the American Psychological Association (APA) declassified homosexuality as an abnormal or deviant disorder and as a result today homosexuality is not viewed as a mental illness. Which sociological perspective reflects this example of the change in classification and perspective/view of homosexuality by experts?

Which of the following is incorrect? The article, "Denying the Guilty Mind: Accounting for involvement in White Collar Crime"

The research conducted by Kozol and presented in the article "The Savage Ineualities of Public Education in New York" found that

Which of the following was not found in Kilbourne research (article, "The More You Subtract, the More You Add: Cutting Girls Down to Size")?