What did Durkheim mean by his concept of social facts? Describe an example of something that is a social fact as well as something that is not a social fact.

What will be an ideal response?


MAY VARY

Sociology

You might also like to view...

With acquaintance rape, the rapist mostly uses

a) physical threats. b) actual violence. c) verbal coercion. d) a weapon.

Sociology

A problem with the assimilation model of analysis of group relationships is that it a. takes no account of the time that it takes certain groups to assimilate

b. places too much emphasis on the different histories of Black and White immigrants to this country. c. places too much emphasis on the salience of skin color as a factor affecting the assimilation process. d. focuses too much attention on the social class of the immigrants.

Sociology

Which issue facing aging men is beginning to be better understood in women?

A. Food sensitivity B. Sexual dysfunction C. Loss of hearing D. Hypertension

Sociology

Why do Candace West and Don Zimmerman emphasize that the gender differences created in interaction also shape interaction?

A. because it highlights what really are natural, distinct biological differences between the sexes B. because gender differences between men and women have not been declining nearly as much as people think since the feminist movement in the 1960s C. because once gender differences are created through interaction, those differences are used to reinforce the idea that gender differences are natural and inherent D. because the amount of gender fluidity allowed in various cultures has always been relatively consistent

Sociology