CSP Sociological Theory & Frameworks 2

Question 1

Which theorist introduced the concept of 'anomie' to describe a state of normlessness in society?

Accepted Answer

Émile Durkheim

Answer

Durkheim introduced anomie to describe conditions where social norms are weakened or absent, contributing to deviance and suicide.

Question 2

In Talcott Parsons' AGIL framework, what does the 'I' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Integration

Answer

The 'I' in AGIL stands for Integration, referring to how a system coordinates its parts to function as a whole.

Question 3

Symbolic interactionism focuses primarily on which level of social analysis?

Accepted Answer

Micro-level face-to-face interactions

Answer

Symbolic interactionism examines how individuals create meaning through everyday face-to-face interactions and shared symbols.

Question 4

Which concept from W.E.B. Du Bois describes the internal conflict experienced by African Americans living within a dominant white society?

Accepted Answer

Double consciousness

Answer

Du Bois coined 'double consciousness' to describe the sense of always looking at oneself through the eyes of others in a racist society.

Question 5

According to conflict theory, social institutions primarily serve to:

Accepted Answer

Reproduce and legitimize existing power inequalities

Answer

Conflict theorists argue that institutions such as education and law reinforce the dominance of powerful groups over subordinate ones.

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