Durkheim, Parsons and Merton

Who is considered the father of French sociology?

• Max Weber

• David Émile Durkheim

• Auguste Comte

• Karl Marx

What did Durkheim argue was a vital function of the education system?

• To promote individualism

• To act as a "society in miniature"

• To encourage competition

• To eliminate social stratification

Which concept did Talcott Parsons believe was inevitable and necessary in society?

• Anarchy

• Stratification

• Equality

• Revolution

Where was Talcott Parsons born?

• New York, United States

• Paris, France

• Colorado, United States

• London, United Kingdom

What was Talcott Parsons initially interested in before turning to social sciences?

• Literature and Art

• Physics and Chemistry

• Biology and Economics

• History and Geography

According to Durkheim, what is missing from his explanation of society?

• The role of religion

• The purpose of divorce

• The impact of technology

• The influence of politics

Which educational institution did Talcott Parsons attend?

• Harvard University

• University of Oxford

• Amherst College

• University of Cambridge

What does effective role allocation mean according to Talcott Parsons?

• Assigning roles based on social status

• Assigning roles randomly

• Assigning roles best suited to abilities, work ethic, and qualifications

• Assigning roles based on age

Which of the following is NOT associated with David Émile Durkheim?

• Founding father of sociology

• Father of French sociology

• Proponent of Marxism

• Philosopher

Which school did Talcott Parsons study at in the United Kingdom?

• University of Edinburgh

• London School of Economics

• University of Manchester

• University of Bristol