Sociology Perspectives 23/24

How many theoretical perspectives are there in sociology?

• one

• two

• three

• four

There is only one microlevel perspective. Which one is microlevel?

• Conflict Perspective

• Functional Perspective

• Symbolic-Interaction Perspective

You're headin' to a weddin.'

You don't really want to go because one of the brides is the sister of your ex-boyfriend.

Which perspective does this represent?

• Conflict Perspective

• Functional Perspective

• Symbolic-Interaction Perspective

• Macrolevel

You're headin' to a weddin.'

The couple is getting married at an expensive country club and expect wedding gifts that cost at least $150.

Which perspective does this represent?

• Conflict Perspective

• Functional Perspective

• Symbolic-Interaction Perspective

• Microlevel

You're headin' to a weddin.'

As per tradition, you will sit on the groom's side of the venue since he is your cousin.

Which perspective does this represent?

• Conflict Persective

• Functional Perspective

• Symbolic-Interaction Perspective

Going on a date!

Your adults insist on meeting your date, as is customary for first dates for young adults.

Which perspective does this represent?

• Conflict Perspective

• Functional Perspective

• Symbolic-Interaction Perspective

Going on a date!

You've never really liked "cat people" because you're more of a "dog person."

Which perspective does this represent?

• Conflict Perspective

• Functional Perspective

• Symbolic-Interaction Perspective

Going on a date!

You're a bit nervous that people will treat you weird while you're out since you are 18 and your date is 74.

Which perspective does this represent?

• Conflict Perspective

• Functional Perspective

• Symbolic-Interaction Perspective

College time, smarty pants!

You know it's really important to take this next step in life in the sequence of rites of passage by going to college before getting a permanent job in your career field, getting married and having kids.

Which perspective does this represent?

• Conflict Perspective

• Functional Perspective

• Symbolic-Interaction Perspective

College time, smarty pants!

You don't want to enter your adult life in a mountain of debt so you pick a community college instead of a private 4-year college.

Which perspective does this represent?

• Conflict Perspective

• Functional Perspective

• Symbolic-Interaction Perspective