Understanding Sociological Perspectives

What is the Functionalist Perspective?

• A focus on the interaction of individuals with each other

• A view of society as a set of interrelated parts that work together to produce a stable social system

• A focus on elements that create competition and change

• A version of the conflict perspective that describes inequalities based on gender

Which term describes a negative consequence of an element of society?

• Manifest function

• Latent function

• Dysfunction

• Symbolic interaction

What is a Manifest Function?

• The study of small-group settings

• The intended and recognized consequence of an element of society

• Unintended and unrecognized consequence of an element of society

• A process of creating a world-wide system of interactions

Which of the following best describes a Latent Function?

• The intended and recognized consequence of an element of society

• A negative consequence of an element of society

• Unintended and unrecognized consequence of an element of society

• A focus on elements that create competition and change

What does the Interactionist Perspective focus on?

• The study of large-scale systems or societies as a whole

• The interaction of individuals with each other

• A process of creating a world-wide system of interactions

• Inequalities based on gender

What is a Symbol in sociological terms?

• Anything that represents something else

• A focus on elements that create competition and change

• The study of long-term problems

• The intended and recognized consequence of an element of society

What is Symbolic Interaction?

• A process of creating a world-wide system of interactions

• Using symbols while interacting with others

• The study of small-group settings

• A version of the conflict perspective that describes inequalities based on gender

Which perspective focuses on elements that create competition and change?

• Functionalist Perspective

• Interactionist Perspective

• Conflict Perspective

• Feminist Perspective

What is the Feminist Perspective?

• A focus on the interaction of individuals with each other

• A version of the conflict perspective that describes inequalities based on gender

• The study of large-scale systems or societies as a whole

• The intended and recognized consequence of an element of society

What is Globalization in sociological terms?

• The study of small-group settings

• A process of creating a world-wide system of interactions, larger than any one society

• The study of long-term problems

• A negative consequence of an element of society