Sociology Week 6

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What are the three processes credited for bringing about changes from country life to modern day life according to sociologists?

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Urbanization, industrialization, and bureaucratization

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What was one of the social impacts of urbanization mentioned in the text?

Back

Decreased importance of the individual

Front

How did the shift from rural to urban living affect the employment and careers of extended family members?

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They had to seek jobs outside the family unit

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What does industrialization emphasize according to the text?

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The speed and volume of production of goods

Front

What made the funeral service unique in urban society?

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It honored the individual life that has been lived

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What is bureaucratization characterized by?

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Specialization, hierarchy, formal rules, and impersonality

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Which of the following agencies is NOT mentioned as being part of the bureaucratic requirements for a funeral director?
Federal Trade Commission (FTC),
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Front

What is a factor that families may consider when selecting a funeral rite?

Back

Geographic location

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What does social stratification categorize people according to?

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Their attainment or lack of attainment of finances or social status

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What is true about social mobility in America according to sociologists?

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Individuals rarely move more than one class level in a lifetime.