Describe the critiques of rational choice theory that are developed from other sociological perspectives.
What will be an ideal response?
•?Feminists point out the assumption of selfishness in rational choice has a masculine bias.
•?Symbolic interactionists point out that rational choice theorists cannot explain what makes society possible.
•?Conflict theorists would point out that many interactions are neither rational nor beneficial to anyone involved.
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Consist(s) of situations in which two people communicate, interpret, and respond to each other's words and actions
a. Symbols b. Social interaction c. The façade of legitimacy d. Functions
How do sociologists define power?
a. the ability to influence the behavior of others b. the financial means to acquire resources c. membership in dominant hierarchies d. the ability to claim rewards
Karl Marx describes capitalist systems as “exploitive.” Briefly describe the main feature of capitalism that Marx uses to explains this—who exploits whom, and how?
What will be an ideal response?
In a group of four people, how many social relationships link the members?
a. six b. five c. four d. three