KU SOC 104 Exam #1 Questions & Answers 2024/2025

KU SOC 104 Exam #1 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 social construct - ANSWERSan idea that appears as obvious to those who agree and accept it as "real," but it is an invention of a particular culture or society. social location - ANSWERSactions, life chances, and treatment of a person or groups of people due to placement in the social structure. affects access to resources and education. social norms - ANSWERSrules and values considered acceptable in a group or society. structure - ANSWERSfactors of influence (such as social class, religion, gender, ethnicity, customs, etc.) that determine or limit a person and his or her decisions. agency - ANSWERSthe capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices. structure vs. agency - ANSWERShow social structures control us vs. how we freely make make our own choices . class stratification - ANSWERSthe ranking of people according to their economic and social resources. Emiel Durkheim - ANSWERSa founding figure in the field of sociology. "Father of sociology." credited with making sociology a science. social solidarity - ANSWERSDurkheim's specialty. the integration of people into society through shared values, a common culture, shared understandings and social ties. the basis of moral and order in society. mechanical solidarity - ANSWERSunity that people feel when performing the same tasks or sharing similar traits.