Contemporary Social Issues Exam
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Course Introduction
This course explores a range of pressing contemporary social issues affecting communities locally and globally, such as inequality, discrimination, immigration, environmental challenges, healthcare access, and the implications of technology. Through critical analysis and discussion, students examine the causes, consequences, and potential solutions for these complex problems, considering perspectives from sociology, ethics, politics, and economics. The goal is to foster informed and engaged citizens who can thoughtfully contribute to addressing social change in modern society.
Recommended Textbook
Sociology 13th Edition by Richard T. Schaefer
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Chapter 1: Understanding Sociology
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Sample Questions
Q1) According to the functionalist perspective,an aspect of social life is passed on from one generation to the next if it:
A) can be used by one group to subjugate another group.
B) enhances impression management.
C) promotes value consensus among members of a society.
D) is dysfunctional.
Answer: C
Q2) Inequality,capitalism,and stratification are key concepts of which theoretical perspective?
A) functionalist perspective
B) conflict perspective
C) interactionist perspective
D) all of these
Answer: B
Q3) Émile Durkheim is known for his classic sociological study of:
A) suicide.
B) abortion.
C) soccer.
D) crowd control.
Answer: A
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