A down to earth approach ch. 3 – Flashcards
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Which theory suggests that nursing homes were developed to replace care that occurred in the home, especially as more women went into the workforce and were unable to care for their aging family members?
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Functionalism
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Durkheim may look at some of the dysfunctions that occur within society as a(n) __________.
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"abnormal" state
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The public school system provides youth with an opportunity to build social relationships with other children in the same age group. This is an example of the __________ of the public school system.
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latent function
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Ann is an executive and Doug works as Ann's assistant. In the relationship between Ann and Doug, Ann is the __________.
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superordinate
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Ann is an executive and Doug works as Ann's assistant. In the relationship between Ann and Doug, Doug is the __________.
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subordinate
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Which term is used to denote a society ruled by men?
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Patriarchy
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Which strain of feminism argues that there are biological differences between men and women and that these differences should be appreciated?
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Cultural feminism
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In the Newman family, the men have all the power. The women dutifully submit to their fathers, brothers, husbands and sons. This is an example of __________.
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patriarchy
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The sexual division of labor defines caring for elderly parents as __________.
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women's work
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Which of the following is the term used to refer to one of the oldest and most prestigious departments of sociology in the United States?
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The Chicago School
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What did sociologist Barbara Mascio learn about the elderly?
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Elderly parents still expect to be taken care of by their daughters.
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The early days of the Chicago School focused on __________.
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symbolic interactionism
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True/ False Patriarchy is rule by women.
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False
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True/ False There are 8 different branches of feminism.
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False
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According to Cooley, which of the following determines self-esteem?
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Looking-glass self
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Marco is looking for a framework for organizing the facts that he has learned about academic success and parental income. Marco is pursuing a __________.
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theory
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among people who have close relationships? Which theorist believes that conflict is inevitable among people who have close relationships?
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Lewis Coser
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Antonia believes if women ruled the world, patriarchy, oppression, and capitalism would not exist, and the world would be a better place. As such, Antonia holds the viewpoints of __________.
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cultural feminism
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Which of the following is the term used to refer to one of the oldest and most prestigious departments of sociology in the United States?
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The Chicago School
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Aliya believes that because mankind desires to rule both women and the wild, women must play a role in preserving the natural environment. As such, Aliya is a(n) __________.
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ecofeminist
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The percentage of elderly who are poor is higher today than in 1970
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False
