SOCI 301 Final Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Method - Correct answer-research tool and the way of doing something
Methodology - Correct answer-a system of methods used in a particular area of
study or activity
...Reason why you are using that tool
*CER is a methodology*!
What is research? - Correct answer-Research is a systematic investigation into and
study of a phenomenon and materials in order to establish knowledge and draw
new conclusion to questions
• It is a process where individuals engage in a relationship with their materials so
as to learn and increase one's knowledge
In the social sciences what gaze is often held for Community Engaged Research? -
Correct answer-In the Social Sciences we hold an anthropological gaze
Smith and word research - Correct answer-One of the dirtiest words you can say
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,-Research is extremely important from Indigenous communities, however, they
often move away from it
How is language power? - Correct answer-• It reclaims the culture
• People speak, people listen
• Community building (outsiders)
• In research, English language has become a problem for Indigenous people
• Language is knowledge, and knowledge is power
§ Equality and equity - Correct answer-We are not all equal, but we are equitable
White Knight Syndrome - Correct answer-come in pretending that you are here to
help and save people
Historical context - Correct answer-• Imperialism and classifying the world
• Knowledge is power
• Power is used to manipulate and control ideologies
• Dominant (Eurocentric hetero-patriarchy) perspectives have controlled research
paradigms and influenced how researchers enter into the research process
"Indian Time" stereotype - Correct answer-○ Slow, no schedule, etc.
Time is a colonial construct!
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,Community-engaged research takes a ton of time, relationship building, a lot of
effort, etc.
Worldviews and Paradigms - Correct answer-Hart
-People change the way in which they act based on how they look
-We see race, gender, class, etc.
What are the 5 stages of colonialism? - Correct answer-Steady State, First
Encounter, The Imposition of Colonial Relations, Internalized Colonialism,
Decolonization
*Stage One*
Steady State - Correct answer-Stage 1- Steady State:
• Traditional values intact
• Laws and customs maintain social cohesion
• Family structures are healthy and balanced
• Land and resources held in common
• Equal access to resources
• Negotiated territories and international relations
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, Nation to nation agreements, first nations as a nation on itself with Canada as a
nation
*Stage Two*
First Encounter - Correct answer-• Colonial agents (merchants) arrive seeking
profits
• Aboriginal peoples enter the global market system as producers
○ Get pots, and other goods that they aren't used to using
○ Snowshoes (first created by first nations peoples)
○ Tools
• Slowly become dependent on foreign commodities- pulled into global economic
system
• Increase their production of goods creating undo strain on local resources
• Shift in philosophies and spiritual relationships and exploitation for profit
• Increase of inter-tribal confrontations for access to European goods
• Enter into social relationships through trade, intermarriage, and prolonged contact
○ More settlement begging to happen
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Answers Graded A+
Method - Correct answer-research tool and the way of doing something
Methodology - Correct answer-a system of methods used in a particular area of
study or activity
...Reason why you are using that tool
*CER is a methodology*!
What is research? - Correct answer-Research is a systematic investigation into and
study of a phenomenon and materials in order to establish knowledge and draw
new conclusion to questions
• It is a process where individuals engage in a relationship with their materials so
as to learn and increase one's knowledge
In the social sciences what gaze is often held for Community Engaged Research? -
Correct answer-In the Social Sciences we hold an anthropological gaze
Smith and word research - Correct answer-One of the dirtiest words you can say
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,-Research is extremely important from Indigenous communities, however, they
often move away from it
How is language power? - Correct answer-• It reclaims the culture
• People speak, people listen
• Community building (outsiders)
• In research, English language has become a problem for Indigenous people
• Language is knowledge, and knowledge is power
§ Equality and equity - Correct answer-We are not all equal, but we are equitable
White Knight Syndrome - Correct answer-come in pretending that you are here to
help and save people
Historical context - Correct answer-• Imperialism and classifying the world
• Knowledge is power
• Power is used to manipulate and control ideologies
• Dominant (Eurocentric hetero-patriarchy) perspectives have controlled research
paradigms and influenced how researchers enter into the research process
"Indian Time" stereotype - Correct answer-○ Slow, no schedule, etc.
Time is a colonial construct!
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,Community-engaged research takes a ton of time, relationship building, a lot of
effort, etc.
Worldviews and Paradigms - Correct answer-Hart
-People change the way in which they act based on how they look
-We see race, gender, class, etc.
What are the 5 stages of colonialism? - Correct answer-Steady State, First
Encounter, The Imposition of Colonial Relations, Internalized Colonialism,
Decolonization
*Stage One*
Steady State - Correct answer-Stage 1- Steady State:
• Traditional values intact
• Laws and customs maintain social cohesion
• Family structures are healthy and balanced
• Land and resources held in common
• Equal access to resources
• Negotiated territories and international relations
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, Nation to nation agreements, first nations as a nation on itself with Canada as a
nation
*Stage Two*
First Encounter - Correct answer-• Colonial agents (merchants) arrive seeking
profits
• Aboriginal peoples enter the global market system as producers
○ Get pots, and other goods that they aren't used to using
○ Snowshoes (first created by first nations peoples)
○ Tools
• Slowly become dependent on foreign commodities- pulled into global economic
system
• Increase their production of goods creating undo strain on local resources
• Shift in philosophies and spiritual relationships and exploitation for profit
• Increase of inter-tribal confrontations for access to European goods
• Enter into social relationships through trade, intermarriage, and prolonged contact
○ More settlement begging to happen
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