Sociology and Social Issues

Dr. Maples concludes the series on the origins of sociology by introducing three influential American sociologists: George Herbert Mead, Jane Addams, and W.E.B. Du Bois. Mead is noted for founding symbolic interactionism, Addams for her pioneering work in social work, and Du Bois for his insights into racial experiences. The lecture emphasizes the sociological imagination and its relevance to understanding individual experiences. The next lecture will focus on research methods.

Which of the following is NOT one of the American sociologists discussed in the lecture?

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Jane Addams

• Emile Durkheim

• George Herbert Mead

What field did George Herbert Mead help to establish?

• Conflict Theory

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Structuralism

• Functionalism

George Herbert Mead's work primarily focused on how individuals are shaped by:

• Technological advancements

• Economic factors

• Political systems

• Social interactions

Jane Addams is best known for founding which field?

• Cultural Anthropology

• Social Work

• Political Science

• Educational Psychology

Jane Addams was particularly interested in the experiences of which group?

• Women with fewer economic resources

• Children

• Elderly

• Immigrants

W.E.B. Du Bois was excluded from many social events due to:

• His educational background

• His economic status

• His race

• His political beliefs

What major societal issue did W.E.B. Du Bois focus on in his work?

• Gender inequality

• Class struggle

• Racial discrimination

• Environmental concerns

The concept of 'sociological imagination' is associated with which sociologist?

• Auguste Comte

• C. Wright Mills

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

What is the primary goal of sociologists according to the lecture?

• To predict future societal trends

• To support individuals in making informed decisions

• To control social behavior

• To eliminate social inequalities

What will the next lecture focus on?

• Research methods in sociology

• The history of sociology

• Theories of social change

• Sociology of education