SO-11/26: Do Now

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What term best describes the ability to imagine the larger world with personal lives?

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Sociological imagination

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Aria, Benjamin, and Nora are discussing a concept that involves seeing the strange in the familiar. What concept are they talking about?

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The Sociological Perspective

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Emma, David, and Noah are discussing a concept that involves seeing the general in the particular. What concept are they talking about?

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Sociological Perspective

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Hey Oliver, Zoe, and Isla! Let's play a game. Can you figure out what functionalists compare? They compare ________________, which are apparent and conscious, to ________________ that are often unconscious, unintended, or hidden. Good luck!

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manifest functions/ latent functions

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Mia, Kai, and Harper are having a debate about sociology. They are discussing a concept that focuses on the negative consequence of an aspect of society. What is this concept called?

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dysfunction

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Elijah, Abigail, and Kai are trying to understand a theory that says society is like a well-oiled machine, where all parts are interconnected and work together to maintain balance. Can you help them identify this theory?

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Structural Functionalist Theory

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Imagine Jackson, Rohan, and William are in a debate club. They are discussing a theory that views society as a system of groups that are not equal, and this inequality generates change. Which theory are they discussing?

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Social Conflict Theory

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What theory do Jackson, Evelyn, and Daniel discuss regarding racism and competition in sports?

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Social Conflict Theory

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Power is one of the most important elements in social life. Which perspective emphasizes this?

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conflict perspective

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What perspective is Henry arguing for in a debate about the negative, conflicted, and ever-changing nature of society?

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conflict perspective