Discuss the social constructionist theory: frame analysis

What will be an ideal response?


The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays:

Define "social constructionist theory" and provide an example Describe sociologist Erving Goffman's frame analysis

Discuss the three ways that sociologists have identified in which grievances are framed: diagnostic framing, prognostic framing, and motivational framing; provide an example of each

Define "frame alignment"

Summarize additional frame alignment processes, such as frame bridging, frame amplification, frame extension, and frame transformation; provide an example of each Encourage students to include any personal viewpoints of social constructionist theory in their responses

Sociology

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The U.S. has often sponsored dictatorships and fought against democracy.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The megachurch strives to attain the idea that the church should be a life center or hub around which people organize their daily routines and social commitments

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Sociology

According to Stephen Duck, we use different types of cues to sort interpersonal relationship information. The first of which is the ________ cue, which relates to the restrictions and limitations placed on our ability to meet people

These cues speak to a person's sociological location or position, or the places where we live and work. A) preinteraction B) sociological C) interaction D) cognitive

Sociology

According to Muslim traditions,

A. there are no restrictions on men's clothing. B. women are permitted to wear revealing garments when they are with their families. C. a woman's feet must always be covered. D. women are permitted to wear revealing garments when they are with their families, but a woman's feet must always be covered.

Sociology