Describe how classical sociology emerged as a response to the character of modern cities. In other words, what about the emergence and development of cities drew the attention of sociological thinkers? In your discussion, specifically address what phenomenon of modern cities was interesting to specific sociologists and why.
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Students should discuss how urbanization occurred rapidly in the 1800s and continues today. With urbanization comes diversification and many societies must grabble with integration, equality, and changing social norms. Students should make the connection that with these changes came a piqued interest in how the social world works and the implications social structure has on life chances (sociological thinking). Students should provide details from the text on social changes that occurred using specifics from theorists discussed (Tonnies, Durkheim, Weber, Simmel, Marx, etc.) Some discussion of what early sociologists studied and what they concluded should be provided.
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a. 10 percent b. 25 percent c. 50 percent d. 75 percent
From a functionalist point of view, the economic system would thrive if poverty were eliminated
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is environmental justice? How does globalization affect environmental justice? Give a specific example to support your answer.
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Aspects of culture that exist in intangible forms, such as norms and values, are called:
a. Material culture b. Informal culture c. Real culture d. Symbolic culture