soc 102 (soc 102)

SOC 102 Topic 2 DQ 2 Are we “prisoners” of socialization – yes or no? If you answer “yes,” how do you explain the fact that we think of ourselves as having choices and free will? If you say “no,” how do you explain the fact that in almost every way, we conform to what society expects of us? (We wear clothes, we drive on the right-hand side of the road, we go to college, we don’t – usually – go around stealing things, killing people, or breaking most of the laws of society....

SOC 102 Topic 1 DQ 2 Define the concept of Sociological Imagination. Provide an example of how you would apply the Sociological Imagination to a current social issue within society such as racial conflict and law enforcement, or education funding. What is your perspective on the issue if you use the Sociological Imagination?

SOC 102 Topic 3 DQ 1 Using the three major sociological theories, explain each theoretical perspective on deviance. Then compare and contrast the role deviance plays in society according to the theories. Use Figure 5.1 in Our Social World: An Introduction to Sociology as an aid to answer this DQ.

SOC 102 Topic 2 DQ 2 Are we “prisoners” of socialization – yes or no? If you answer “yes,” how do you explain the fact that we think of ourselves as having choices and free will? If you say “no,” how do you explain the fact that in almost every way, we conform to what society expects of us? (We wear clothes, we drive on the right-hand side of the road, we go to college, we don’t – usually – go around stealing things, killing people, or breaking most of the laws of society.) ...

SOC 102 Topic 2 DQ 1 Compare and contrast material and nonmaterial culture. Provide examples of both from your life

SOC 102 Topic 1 DQ 1 In Our Social World: An Introduction to Sociology, look up the definition of sociology. Write at least four keywords that correspond best to the definition of sociology. Explain the goal of sociology. Share with the class why you want to study sociology?

SOC 102 Topic 7 DQ 2 Go to YouT and find the video on the coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth. What type of authority is demonstrated by the video? What type of authority does our president have? Which authority would you rather live under, traditional or rational-legal, and why?

SOC 102 Topic 7 DQ 1 How do structural-functionalist, feminists, and symbolic interactionists differ in their analysis of the family? Provide your conclusion as to the perspective that provides the “fullest” understanding of the family.

SOC 102 Topic 5 DQ 1 Question: Compare and contrast Davis and Moore’s functionalist perspective of social stratification with Mosca’s conflict perspective of social stratification. After your comparison, indicate which theory you agree with and why?

SOC 102 Topic 3 DQ 2 Merton believed that deviance was the result of tension between the cultural goals or aspirations held out to the larger society, and the approved means of attaining those goals. Do you agree or disagree with this theoretical perspective? Providing examples to back up your statement.