Explain how sociologists view the interaction of individual decisions and the social environment
What will be an ideal response?
Sociologists understand that individuals do have the ability to make their own decisions. However, they recognize that these decisions are largely constrained by their social environments. This is one of the core ideas of sociology.
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A person's social environment determines to some extent the kinds of choices he/she is likely to make
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Economic development can slow population growth for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
a. it reduces infant and child mortality. b. it increases education of women. c. it increases the economic value of children. d. providing media exposure to values that promote fertility control.
Writing in the 1950s, what was one of Talcott Parson’s concerns about the family?
A. Parsons was concerned that women would fail to achieve greater economic independence. B. Parsons was concerned that the disruption of traditional roles would cause dysfunctions for the family and society. C. Parsons was concerned that unhappy spouses would continue to be stuck in dysfunctional marriages due to divorce laws. D. Parsons was concerned that traditional marriage would continue to perpetuate gender inequality.
Which of these is an example of the hidden curriculum in education?
A) reading and writing B) conformity to mainstream norms C) sociology D) active questioning of ideas