Exploring Sociology's Three Paradigms

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What is the primary focus of the Structural Functionalism paradigm in sociology?

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Social stability and cohesion

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Which sociologist is most closely associated with the Conflict Theory paradigm?

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Karl Marx

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Identify the paradigm that focuses on the meanings and interpretations individuals give to social symbols.

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Symbolic Interactionism

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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How does the Conflict Theory paradigm interpret the role of education in society?

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Education perpetuates social inequalities by benefiting the dominant class.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Describe a scenario where Symbolic Interactionism can be applied to understand social behavior.

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Observing how people use language to create social reality in a classroom.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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How does Structural Functionalism view the role of religion in society?

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As a means to promote social cohesion and shared values.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Evaluate the impact of social media on interpersonal communication from a Symbolic Interactionist perspective.

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Social media alters the symbols and meanings in interpersonal communication.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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How does the Structural Functionalism paradigm explain social stratification?

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Social stratification is necessary for the functioning of society by ensuring that all roles are filled.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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From a Conflict Theory perspective, what is the primary cause of social change?

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The tension and conflict between different social classes.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Which paradigm would most likely focus on the micro-level interactions between individuals in a society?

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Symbolic Interactionism

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DOK Level 1: Recall