Test Bank for Our Social World: Condensed An Introduction to Sociology, 6th Edition, Jeanne H. Ballantine, Keith A. Roberts, Kathleen Odell Korgen,
Test Bank for Our Social World: Condensed An Introduction to Sociology, 6th Edition, Jeanne H. Ballantine, Keith A. Roberts, Kathleen Odell Korgen,
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Test Bank for Our Social World: Condensed An Introduction to Sociology, 6th Edition, Jeanne H. Ballantine, Keith A. Roberts, Kathleen Odell Korgen,
Table Of Content
Preface: To Our Students
Instructors: How to Make ThisWork for You
A Personal Note to the Instructor
Acknowledgments
PART I: UNDERSTANDING OUR SOCIAL WORLD: THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SOCIETY
Chapter 1: Sociology: A Unique Way to View the World
What Is Sociology?
Why Does Sociology Matter?
The Social World Model
Engaging Sociology: Micro-Meso-Macro
What Have We Learned?
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Contributing to Our Social World: What Can We Do?
Chapter 2: Examining the Social World: How Do We Know What We Know?
Development of Sociology
Sociology’s Major Theoretical Perspectives
Ideas Underlying Science
How Sociologists Study the Social World
Engaging Sociology: Being Clear About Causality
Engaging Sociology: How to Read a Research Table
Sociologists in Action: Kristin Kenneavy: Using Sociology to Improve Campus Life and Gain Marketable Skills
What Have We Learned?
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Contributing to Our Social World: What Can We Do?
PART II: SOCIAL STRUCTURE, PROCESSES, AND CONTROL
Chapter 3: Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World
Society: The Hardware
Engaging Sociology: Demographics of Internet Users
Culture: The Software
Engaging Sociology: Pop Culture Technology Timeline
The Components of Culture: Things and Thoughts
Society, Culture, and Our Social World
Engaging Sociology: Deaf Subculture in the United States by Thomas P. Horejes
Theories of Culture
Fit Between Hardware and Software
What Have We Learned?
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Contributing to Our Social World: What Can We Do?
Chapter 4: Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane
Nature Versus Nurture—Or Both Working Together?
Importance of Socialization
Socialization and the Social World
Development of the Self: Micro-Level Analysis
Engaging Sociology: Black Men and Public Space by Brent Staples
Socialization Throughout the Life Cycle
Agents of Socialization: The Micro–Meso Connection
Socialization and Macro-Level Issues
Engaging Sociology: Uses and Consequences of Social Networking
What Have We Learned?
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Contributing to Our Social World: What Can We Do?
Chapter 5: Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work
Networks and Connections in Our Social World
Engaging Sociology: Networking via Facebook
The Process of Interaction: Connections at the Micro Level
Groups in Our Social World: The Micro–Meso Connection
Organizations and Bureaucracies: The Meso–Macro Connection
Engaging Sociology: The McDonaldization of Society
Sociologists in Action: Elise Roberts: Using Sociology in International Travel and Intercultural Education
National and Global Networks: The Macro Level
What Have We Learned?
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Contributing to Our Social World: What Can We Do?
Chapter 6: Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Weirdos, Freaks, and Folks Like Us
Engaging Sociology: Who Is Deviant?
What Is Deviance?
What Causes Deviant Behavior? Theoretical Perspectives
Engaging Sociology: Marijuana Use Versus Marijuana Arrests
Crime and Individuals: Micro-Level Analysis
Sociologists in Action: Jack Levin: Three Times the Violence
Crime and Organizations: Meso-Level Analysis
National and Global Crime: Macro-Level Analysis
Controlling Crime: Social Policy Considerations
What Have We Learned?
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Contributing to Our Social World: What Can We Do?
PART III: INEQUALITY
Chapter 7: Stratification: Rich and Famous—Or Rags and Famine?
Sociologists in Action: Kevin Bales: Stopping Slavery Today
The Importance of Social Stratification
Theoretical Explanations of Stratification
Individuals’ Social Status: The Micro Level
Engaging Sociology: Life Expectancy, Infant Mortality, and Per Capita Income
Social Mobility: The Micro–Meso Connection
Engaging Sociology: First-Generation College Students: Issues of Cultural and Social Capital
Major Stratification Systems: Macro-Level Analysis
Poverty and Social Policy
National and Global Digital Divide: Macro-Level Stratification
What Have We Learned?
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Contributing to Our Social World: What Can We Do?
Chapter 8: Race and Ethnic Group Stratification: Beyond “Us” and “Them”
What Characterizes Racial and Ethnic Groups?
Prejudice: Micro-Level Analysis
Discrimination: Meso-Level Analysis
Engaging Sociology: Relating and Using Key Concepts
Dominant and Minority Group Contact: Macro-Level Analysis
Policies Governing Minority and Dominant Group Relations
Sociologists in Action: Anna Misleh: Challenging Bigotry Toward the Roma
Engaging Sociology: Preference Policies at the University of Michigan
What Have We Learned?
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Contributing to Our Social World: What Can We Do?
Chapter 9: Gender Stratification: She/He— Who Goes First?
Sex, Gender, and the Stratification System
Gender Socialization: Micro- to Meso-Level Analyses
Gender Stratification: Meso- and Macro-Level Processes
Engaging Sociology: Masculinity and Femininity in Our Social World
Gender Stratification: Micro- to Macro-Level Theories
Costs and Consequences of Gender Stratification
What Have We Learned?
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Contributing to Our Social World: What Can We Do?
PART IV: INSTITUTIONS
Importance of Institutions
Development of Modern Institutions
Connections Among Institutions
Chapter 10: Family and Education: Institutionalizing Socialization
Family: How Do We Make People?
What Is a Family?
Family Dynamics: Micro-Level Processes
Engaging Sociology: Household Tasks by Gender
Family as an Institution: Meso-Level Analysis
Family Issues: Divorce and Same-Sex Marriage
Education: What Are We Learning?
The Ins and Outs of Local Schools: Micro-Level Interactions
Structure and Function of Education: Meso-Level Analysis
Education Issues: The Road to Opportunity?
Engaging Sociology: Test Score Variations by Gender and Race or Ethnicity, 2016
What Have We Learned?
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Contributing to Our Social World: What Can We Do?
Chapter 11: Health Care: An Anatomy of Health and Illness
Why Is Health a Social Issue?
Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Illness
Engaging Sociology: Alcoholism, Medicalization, and Policy
Engaging Sociology: Health Care During a Financial Crisis
Status and Roles of the Sick Person: Micro-Level Analysis
Modern Health Care Systems: Meso-Level Analysis
Health Care Issues at the National and Global Level: Macro-Level Analysis
Engaging Sociology: Access to Health Care for Rich and Poor
Sociologists in Action: Richard M. Carpiano: Connecting Personal Health to Community Life
What Have We Learned?
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Contributing to Our Social World: What Can We Do?
Chapter 12: Politics and Economics: Probing Power, Dissecting Distribution
What Is Power?
Power and Privilege in Our Social World
Theoretical Perspectives on Power and Privilege
Engaging Sociology: The Flag, Symbolism, and Patriotism
Individuals, Power, and Participation: Micro-Level Analysis
Power and Resource Distribution: Meso-Level Analysis
Sociologists in Action: Lindsay Owens: Using Sociological Training in Government Policy Work
National and Global Systems: Macro-Level Analysis
Engaging Sociology: Political Decisions: Social Processes at the Micro, Meso, and Macro Levels
What Have We Learned?
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Contributing to Our Social World: What Can We Do?
PART V: SOCIAL DYNAMICS
Chapter 13: Environmental Sociology: Population, Urbanization, and Climate Change
Macro-Level Patterns in World Population Growth
Engaging Sociology: If the World Were 100 People
Meso-Level Institutional Influences on Population Change
Micro-Level Population Patterns
Urbanization: Movement From Rural to Urban Areas
Engaging Sociology: Population Pyramids and Predicting Community Needs and Services
Engaging Sociology: World Urbanization Trends
The Urban Environment and Social Policy: Macro-Level Perspectives
Sociologists in Action: Michael Haedicke: Addressing the Grand Challenge of Climate Change in Louisiana
What Have We Learned?
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Contributing to Our Social World: What Can We Do?
Chapter 14: Process of Change: We Can Make a Difference!
Complexity of Change in Our Social World
Social Change: Process and Theories
Engaging Sociology: Technology and Change: The Automobile
Collective Behavior: Micro- to Meso-Level Change
Engaging Sociology: Exam Stories: Testing the Truth
Planned Change in Organizations: Meso-Level Change
Social Movements: Macro-Level Change
Sociologists in Action: Ellis Jones: Empowering Everyday People: Democratizing Access to Social Change
Engaging Sociology: Making a Difference
What Have We Learned?
Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Contributing to Our Social World: What Can We Do?
Glossary
References
Index
About the Authors
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