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ASU 2024 SOCI 287 Introduction to Sociology Unit 1 study guide solution Athabasca University

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What area of Sociology brings the discipline close to psychology? - Socialization What is a ascribed status? - a status that you were born into or one that you have entered involuntary Example of ascribed status - female, brother, son, teenager, cancer survivior What is an achieved status? - a status that you entered into at some point in your life. you weren't born into it Example of achieved status - a professional position, academic standing or hobby or recreational activity What are...

Social Inequality: - The long-term existence of significant differences in access to goods and services among social groups. Provide examples of social inequality in Canada and other countries: - White males (people who fit the dominant culture) vs Indigenous Females in Canada. In Canada, the dominant ideological presumption about social inequality is that everyone has an equal chance at success. There is a belief of equal opportunity. However, there is a considerable degree of inequality ...

Who are the "famous five"? What are they famous for? Discuss their contribution to Canadian politics. - The famous five is a nickname given to five Canadians who fought for equal rights for women during the first half of the twentieth century. They helped women attain the status of "persons" under British and Canadian law. This eventually led to women being included in office as well as allowing them to vote. Why is it appropriate to include a discussion of the work of early female soci...

Why are white people invisible compared to racialized groups in Canada? - They are the dominant group who wrote the master narrative, thus they are normalized as compared to the minorities. Do you agree that non-white people cannot be racist in Canada? What are the arguments for either side in this case? - No I do not agree. Racism exists only for those who have power. Only the dominant class can be racist, minorities cannot be racist because they lack institutional power, at most they can b...

What is a fact? - an observation that as far as can be known is true. What is a theory? - is an attempt to explain a fact or observed phenomenon What is a hypothesis? - theory becomes a hypothesis when researcher sets out to verify the theory by providing some sort of concrete test of its validity. What is logical positivism? - the belief that every rational assertion can be verified by scientific proof. What is qualitative research? - involves the close examination of characteristics that...

SOC 287 Introduction to Sociology I | Final Exam Prep Notes & Study Q+A (89% on final will appear from chapter 1- chapter 15) Athabasca University

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