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Sociology 1Pop Quiz 2 (P.5)Name:_____________________________Period_____________________________Directions: Answer both questions to the best of your ability, with the most detail in the available space below.1)Explain the "paradox of modernity" that Durkheim describes is happening in modernity?2)Explain the 3 major assumptions/ problems with Davis and Moore’s sociologically theory explaining why social positions in society come with unequal rewards and benefits?3)According to Max Weber & lecture, what does it mean to be in the same class as someone else? (hint: we said that these 3 things are something you need to have in common to share a class).4) In the space below, briefly explain the idea of “dialectic” and fill in the blank sides of the triangle that Professor Swidler showed in lecture that explained Karl Marx’s “dialectical theory of history”Dialectic:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Sociology 1Pop Quiz 2 (P. 4)Name:_____________________________Period_____________________________Directions: Answer both questions to the best of your ability, with the most detail in the available space below.1) Define “totem” and “collective effervescence.” Give an example of a "totem" and a time where the "collective?effervescence" surrounding that totem would be evoked.2) Explain how our roles within institutions ground and define our moralities. Provide an example (from lecture or discussion) to illustrate your understanding From our discussions & lecture, describe how Davis & Moore’s sociological theory leads to a “continuous model of inequality” in American society?In the space below, briefly explain the idea of “dialectic” and fill in the blank sides of the triangle that Professor Swidler showed in lecture that explained Karl Marx’s “dialectical theory of history”Dialectic:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Sociology 1Pop Quiz 2 (P.3)Name:_____________________________Period_____________________________Directions: Answer both questions to the best of your ability, with the most detail in the available space below.1) In lecture, Prof. Swidler discussed the objective truth and the social truth and how one of them protects us from Anomic suicide. According to Durkheim, which truth (objective or social), that we live in, protects us from Anomic suicide and how does it protect us?2) In class, we have discussed how America is a very individualistic society and does not like a lot of interference from institutions. Discuss why our institutions seem “invisible” and are actually important to us and our society.3) According to Davis & Moore sociologically theory, positions in society are rewarded unequally when skills are what 2 things? Give an example of this type of position (from lecture or discussion) and explain why Davis & Moore would think this position gets such high compensation compared to other positions.4) In the space below, briefly explain the idea of “dialectic” and fill in the blank sides of the triangle that Professor Swidler showed in lecture that explained Karl Marx’s “dialectical theory of history”Dialectic:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Sociology 1Pop Quiz 2 (P.2) Name:____________________________Period:_____________________________Directions: Answer both questions to the best of your ability, with the most detail in the available space below.1)Explain what "egoistic suicide" is, how it can come about, and example from society.2) Davis and Moore ask a very “universal” question, why does inequality exists? What is an example of a “universal question, what is the problem with universal questions and what needs to be added to universal questions to make them actually possible to solve?3)According to Weber, around what 3 basis do people form groups? Explain these 3 basis and how they affect a person’s access to power and social mobility.4)In the space below, briefly explain the idea of “dialectic” and fill in the blank sides of the triangle that Professor Swidler showed in lecture that explained Karl Marx’s “dialectical theory of history”Dialectic:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Sociology 1Pop Quiz 2 (P.1) Name:_____________________________Period_____________________________Directions: Answer both questions to the best of your ability, with the most detail in the available space below.1) According to Durkheim, what kind of solidarity was there in old (primitive) times? Describe this type of solidarity and how it held people together.2) According to discussion notes, Kamikaze pilots, the September 11th pilots and the patients who committed assisted suicide with Dr. Kevorkian because they had terminal?illnesses?or didn't want to be a burden to their families because of old age committed what type of suicide? Why would Durkheim believe this?3)Professor Swidler has taught us that the 1st thing to do when evaluating a theory is to find out the main question attempting to be explain. What is the main question that Weber is attempting to explain in his theory? What solution(s) does he propose to answer his main question?4)In the space below, briefly explain the idea of “dialectic” and label each corner of the triangle that Professor Swidler showed in lecture that explained Karl Marx’s “dialectical theory of history”Dialectic:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ................
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