Sociology offers a framework for analyzing the social forces that...

Sociology offers a framework for analyzing the social forces that shape the way life around us is organized. According to your text, that framework allows sociologists to think about the organization of those forces in three general ways. List these ways and provide an example of a contemporary problem that is relevant to each.

The meanings assigned to activities may be shared but may also compete.

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True

False

From a sociological point of view, the most pressing issues we face today stem from

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the common meanings we assign to activities.

the selfishness of a handful of individuals.

the refusal of some nations to educate their citizens.

the way activities have been organized.

Almost every high school, college, and professional team in the United States employs a male-appearing mascot to represent its team. This statement speaks to _____ as a social force.

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schools

gender

mascots

sports

The culture of which we are a part gives us a _____ that acts as a _____ broadly shaping what we think and how we convey meaning.

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system of norms; constraining force

social network; support system

language; social force

sense of belonging; safety net

Sociology is particularly interested in how _____ influence human activities.

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social forces

individual differences

mental processes

evolutionary forces

The focus of sociology is best described as understanding how

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genetics contributes to individual differences.

people come to be who they are.

human activities are organized.

all people share certain characteristics.