Sociology Course Review

Which institution plays the most important role in the early and foundational socialization of children, shaping their values, norms, and behaviors?

• Media

• Government

• Family

• Economy

Fans of Taylor Swift, often called “Swifties,” create a strong sense of identity through shared experiences like attending the Eras Tour. In sociology, what term describes the Swifties’ sense of belonging compared to non-fans?

• out-group identity
• cultural appropriation
• social stratification
• in-group identity

What is the term for the hierarchical arrangement of individuals in society based on wealth, power, and status?

• Social mobility
• Economic disparity
• Class consciousness
• Social stratification

During Black Friday 2024, TikTok Shop made over $100 million in sales as influencers sold products directly to viewers over 30,000+ live streams. What might a sociologist want to study about this phenomenon?

• The role of celebrity endorsements in retail.
• The impact of traditional advertising on sales.
• The effectiveness of email marketing campaigns.
• The influence of social media on consumer behavior.

What is the term for the lifelong process through which individuals learn and internalize the values and norms of their culture?

• Socialization

• Stratification

• Deviance

• Ethnocentrism

Which of the following is considered a form of social control?

• Traditions
• Laws

• Universals

• Beliefs

Bad Bunny’s rise from bagging groceries to becoming a global music icon is often used as an example of moving up in society. What sociological concept does this reflect?

• Social media

• Social identity

• Social mobility
• Social stratification

Which of the following best describes ethnicity?

• A shared cultural heritage

• Biological differences

• A legal status

• A political ideology

Which perspective in sociology focuses on the meanings and interpretations individuals give to things like fashion, language, roles, interactions with partners, etc.?

• Conflict Theory

• Structural Functionalism

• Symbolic interactionism

• Post Modernism

 In the anime My Hero Academia, characters are born with or without superpowers called “Quirks,” which influence their social status. What type of status does this represent in sociology?

• Achieved status
• Master status

• Anime status

• Ascribed status