Sociology 269 Exam || 100% Detailed Answers.
Functionalism correct answers -A stable, cooperative social system in which everything has a
function.
-Societal elements function together to maintain order, stability, and equilibrium
-If an aspect of social life does not contribute to a society's stability of survival, it will not be
passed on from one generation to the next
(Key words: order, stability, equilibrium)
Conflict Theory correct answers -Opposite of functionalists, see disequilibrium as the norm.
-Society is continually engaged in a series of disagreements, tensions, and clashes. It is a struggle
between the privileged and the exploited
-Marxist, change happens through CONFLICT
-Conflict is needed to make change, and that change is the norm
Interactionist Theory correct answers -Everything in society has been SOCIALLY constructed
-Examining the microsocial world provides focus for understanding how individuals create and
interpret life situations they experience
Issues with Functionalist theory correct answers By focusing on social stability and unity,
functionalism ignores inequalities of social class, race, and gender, which cause tension and
conflict. Also, looks at society in broad terms such as family and social class and so on.
Issues with Conflict Theory correct answers It largely ignores how shared values and
interdependence unify members of a society. In addition, to the extent that the conflict
approaches pursue political goals, they cannot claim scientific objectivity. Also, looks at society
in broad terms such as family and social class and so on.
Issues with Interactionist Theory correct answers By focusing on what is unique in each social
scene, this approach risks overlooking the widespread influence of culture, as well as factors
such as class, gender, and race.
,Major outcome of Ozawa versus the United States correct answers 1922, while some people
looked white, they are not considered white. Only CAUCASIANS (people of European descent)
are considered WHITE. Even if you are from Asia or more specifically in this case, Mongolian.
Major outcome of Thind versus the United States correct answers 1922, Being white is not
something that can be scientifically determined. Instead white is something that is subjectively
understood to be the "common person". You can clearly look at someone an tell that they are
white nor not by the color of their skin.
Principle of third generation interests correct answers They want to learn about the customs and
learn about the culture they came from because they feel there is a disconnect.
What is ethnicity? correct answers ...
5 characteristics of a minority group (ideal type) correct answers 1. The group receives unequal
treatment as a group
2. The group is easily identifiable because of distinguishing physical or cultural characteristics
that are held in low self-esteem
3. The group feels a sense of "peoplehood"
4. Ascribed characteristics
5. Group members practice endogamy
Characteristics of a minority group correct answers 1.The group receives unequal treatment as a
group
2. The group is easily identifiable because of distinguishing physical or cultural characteristics
that are held in low self-esteem
3. The group feels a sense of 'peoplehood'
4. Ascribed characteristics
5.Group members practice endogamy
, What factors affect whether or not a certain group will be included within American society?
correct answers 1. Differences in social power (how powerful each group is at the time of
entrance)
2. Voluntary or involuntary entrance (immigrant model vs. colonialism)
3. Group size, concentration, and time of entry
4. Ethnic and racial similarity (culture AND physical characteristics)
What are the consequences of minority group status? correct answers 1. Extermination
2. Expulsion
3. Secession
4. Segregation
5. Fusion
6. Assimilation
7. Pluralism
What is the popular image of Americanization? correct answers 1. The First Generation
2. The Second Generation
3. The Third Generation
Journey from Different ---> Similar
Dual Culture Conflict correct answers Has the pressure of tradition on one side and the pressure
of public opinion on the other side. Feel like they are being pulled in two different directions
What generation is more likely to suffer from dual culture conflict? correct answers Most
experienced by the 2nd generation
ex. Open displays or expressions of affection not the norm in Asian culture (not saying I love
you)
Functionalism correct answers -A stable, cooperative social system in which everything has a
function.
-Societal elements function together to maintain order, stability, and equilibrium
-If an aspect of social life does not contribute to a society's stability of survival, it will not be
passed on from one generation to the next
(Key words: order, stability, equilibrium)
Conflict Theory correct answers -Opposite of functionalists, see disequilibrium as the norm.
-Society is continually engaged in a series of disagreements, tensions, and clashes. It is a struggle
between the privileged and the exploited
-Marxist, change happens through CONFLICT
-Conflict is needed to make change, and that change is the norm
Interactionist Theory correct answers -Everything in society has been SOCIALLY constructed
-Examining the microsocial world provides focus for understanding how individuals create and
interpret life situations they experience
Issues with Functionalist theory correct answers By focusing on social stability and unity,
functionalism ignores inequalities of social class, race, and gender, which cause tension and
conflict. Also, looks at society in broad terms such as family and social class and so on.
Issues with Conflict Theory correct answers It largely ignores how shared values and
interdependence unify members of a society. In addition, to the extent that the conflict
approaches pursue political goals, they cannot claim scientific objectivity. Also, looks at society
in broad terms such as family and social class and so on.
Issues with Interactionist Theory correct answers By focusing on what is unique in each social
scene, this approach risks overlooking the widespread influence of culture, as well as factors
such as class, gender, and race.
,Major outcome of Ozawa versus the United States correct answers 1922, while some people
looked white, they are not considered white. Only CAUCASIANS (people of European descent)
are considered WHITE. Even if you are from Asia or more specifically in this case, Mongolian.
Major outcome of Thind versus the United States correct answers 1922, Being white is not
something that can be scientifically determined. Instead white is something that is subjectively
understood to be the "common person". You can clearly look at someone an tell that they are
white nor not by the color of their skin.
Principle of third generation interests correct answers They want to learn about the customs and
learn about the culture they came from because they feel there is a disconnect.
What is ethnicity? correct answers ...
5 characteristics of a minority group (ideal type) correct answers 1. The group receives unequal
treatment as a group
2. The group is easily identifiable because of distinguishing physical or cultural characteristics
that are held in low self-esteem
3. The group feels a sense of "peoplehood"
4. Ascribed characteristics
5. Group members practice endogamy
Characteristics of a minority group correct answers 1.The group receives unequal treatment as a
group
2. The group is easily identifiable because of distinguishing physical or cultural characteristics
that are held in low self-esteem
3. The group feels a sense of 'peoplehood'
4. Ascribed characteristics
5.Group members practice endogamy
, What factors affect whether or not a certain group will be included within American society?
correct answers 1. Differences in social power (how powerful each group is at the time of
entrance)
2. Voluntary or involuntary entrance (immigrant model vs. colonialism)
3. Group size, concentration, and time of entry
4. Ethnic and racial similarity (culture AND physical characteristics)
What are the consequences of minority group status? correct answers 1. Extermination
2. Expulsion
3. Secession
4. Segregation
5. Fusion
6. Assimilation
7. Pluralism
What is the popular image of Americanization? correct answers 1. The First Generation
2. The Second Generation
3. The Third Generation
Journey from Different ---> Similar
Dual Culture Conflict correct answers Has the pressure of tradition on one side and the pressure
of public opinion on the other side. Feel like they are being pulled in two different directions
What generation is more likely to suffer from dual culture conflict? correct answers Most
experienced by the 2nd generation
ex. Open displays or expressions of affection not the norm in Asian culture (not saying I love
you)
