Explain how economic and historical contexts matter to a sociological understanding of social problems. Use an example to illustrate your point.
What will be an ideal response?
1. The economic standing of the nation we live in and the family we are born into dramatically impacts our opportunities in the social structure of society.
2. Historical time periods also matter; what is a problem at one time may not be at another.
3. (many examples could be correct) e.g., being born into a poor family in the U.S. vs. one in India
4. e.g., life expectancy in the 1800s vs. what it is today
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A) It explains domestic violence as a product of patriarchy. B) It states that people accept abuse as they believe "they deserve it." C) It states that women stay in abusive relationships for financial benefits. D) It explains domestic violence as a relation between macro and micro variables.
When research questions are about the thought processes that lead people to have certain opinions, what research method is usually best?
a. a survey b. in-depth interviews c. ethnographic observation d. a social experiment
Which of the following lists of historical events and trends correctly identifies three factors that led to the initial development of the discipline of sociology in Europe and the United States?
A. World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, the 1960s B. the Black Death, the discovery of the Americas, the Protestant Reformation C. the Civil War, the end of slavery, World War I D. the new industrial economy; the growth of cities; political change
The goal of sociological research on violence among athletes is to
A. identify violent athletes and isolate them from those they may hurt. B. eliminate all brutal body contact in sports. C. understand violence in the context in which it occurs. D. let athletes know what women really think of them.