Intro to sociology

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PART 1. Choose three (3) of the following sets of concepts. Define each concept, in the set and, if appropriate, provide an example. Discuss how the concepts, in the set, are connected and the possible implications, of the connection. Limit each answer to 153 words.

Here?s the break down of marks for this part, that is, questions (a) through (i). You may earn up to two (2) marks for each definition and example, if relevant, in each set of three concepts. You may earn up to four (4) marks for your identification and discussion of the most important connection or link among the concepts and the implications of this link among the concepts. (Concepts, in each set, are connected. ?No connection? is not a viable answer.) Each pair is thus worth ten (10) marks. This part of the examination is worth thirty (30) marks. Double Space! WRITE CLEARLY. Think! Think!! Think!!!

(a) proletariat, bourgeoisie, exploitation (b) gender, sex, social construction
(c) value emphasis, norms, sanctions (d) social class, class, life chances
(d) societal homogeneity, heterogeneity, progress (f) dynamics, statics, social change
(g) mode of, means of production; power (h) dysfunction, function, social fact
(i) social life, social relations; sociology

PART 2. Choose one (1) of the following, (j) through (l). Limit your discussion to 642 words. Double Space your answers. To save time and as appropriate, you may make explicit reference to definitions, concepts or ideas from Part 1. This part of the exam is worth thirty (30) marks. WRITE CLEARLY.

(j) Briefly explain the forms of social conflict discussed by Vilfredo Pareto and Karl Marx. (10 marks) Whose ideas about social conflict do you prefer: Marx or Pareto? Why do you prefer Pareto or Marx? What similarities and differences do you see in their ideas? How might the ideas, expressed by Pareto and Marx, exist, today, and influence 21st century social life and social relations? Define all terms used. Give examples. (20 marks)

(k) One core assertion John Porter makes, in the "Vertical Mosaic" (1965), is that Canadians believe they live in a classless society. Do you agree or disagree, with this claim: why or why not? (10 marks) Do recent data support his general premise, in the "Vertical Mosaic," when considering education and ethnicity": why or why not? (10 marks) Do you believe the inevitable social class system benefits the upper classes and penalizes the working and lower classes in Canada? Explain why or why not. (10 marks)

(l) It?s often assumed the inevitability of stratification, offered by Gaetano Mosca, influenced Vilfredo Pareto as he developed his ideas about the circulation of elites. Briefly, explain both these concepts. (20 marks) For someone who is intelligent and interested, explain the possible lines of connection between the two concepts as well as how you believe each concept might exist and influence social life and relations, today. (10 marks) Use examples, whenever appropriate. Define all terms used.
PART 3. Choose one (1) of the following, (m) through (q). Limit your discussion to 1294 words. The question is worth forty (40) marks. Note the mark distribution for each question. Focus your response. Be sure to define and explain all con?cepts you use,; explicitly state any assumptions you make regarding your response. To save time, you may make explicit reference to definitions, concepts or ideas from Part 1 or Part 2. WRITE CLEARLY. DOUBLE SPACE. Think! Think!! Think!!! Be thorough.

(m) Explain, in as much detail as you believe necessary, collective conscience, as offered by David Emile Durkheim. (10 marks) Discuss the similarities and differences of class-consciousness and collective conscience and indicate to what, if any, extent, the two concepts are interchangeable. (10 marks) Do you believe collective conscience is a useful tool for understanding sub-cultures that involve fashion, music or technology fads? Thoroughly explain why or why not. Use an example, such as ?hip hop,? ?grunge? or ?dance music,? iPads, iPhones or other technology, to illustrate your answer. (20 marks)

(n) Comte, Spencer, Marx and Durkheim each discussed social progress. For someone who is intelligent and interested, briefly explain how Comte, Spencer, Marx and Durkheim thought about social progress. (20 marks) Using examples, explain which of these ways of thinking about social progress do you believe is most effective and why? (20 marks) Be thorough and think!

(o) Explain, in as much detail as you believe necessary, class-conscious?ness, as offered by Karl Marx. (10 marks) Discuss the similarities and differences of class-consciousness and collective conscience and indicate to what, if any, extent, the two concepts are interchangeable. (10 marks) Do you believe class-consciousness is a useful tool for understanding social relations among classes, today? Use examples to illustrate your answer and thoroughly explain why or why not. (20 marks)

(p) Given the word limit, explain, as thoroughly as you can to someone who is intelligent and interested, your understanding of SOCI 1001A, for May-June 2013, and its usefulness. Use five course-relevant examples in your answers. Define all concepts used; explain every point you make, fully. (40 marks)

Student number:100893570
Sandra Esber