African American spirituality provides a rich lens into the heart and soul of the black church experience, often overlooked in the Christian spiritual formation literature. By addressing this lacuna, this essay focuses on three primary shaping qualities o f history: the effects of slavery, the Civil Rights Movement under Dr. Martin Luther King’s leadership, and the emergence of the Black Church. Lour spiritual practices that influence African American spirituality highlight the historical and cultural context of being “forged in the fiery furnace,” including worship, preaching and Scripture, the community of faith and prayer, and community outreach. The essay concludes by recognizing four areas o f the lived experiences of African Americans from which the global church can glean: (1) persevering in pain and suffering, (2) turning to God for strength, (3) experiencing a living and passionate faith, and (4) affirming God’s intention for freedom and justice to be afforded to every individual.
The religious landscape of America is becoming more diverse, with three key trends:
1) White Christians now account for less than half of the population, declining from over 80% in the 1970s.
2) Non-Christian religions are growing, though still small at less than 10% combined.
3) America's youngest religious groups are non-Christian, with over 30% of Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists under 30, compared to under 15% of white Christian groups.
SOC 420 Lesson 7 SEQ CHAPTER h r 1 Course ConclusionAmerican .docxwhitneyleman54422
SOC 420 Lesson 7 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1: Course Conclusion
American religion merely appears to be uniform due to the nature of surveys on the topic. Most survey studies that include questions about religion only have space to ask about basic religious indicators such as church attendance and belief in God. This is understandable, as most surveys are focused on other topics such as crime or politics and space is at a premium. However, since Americans agree on basic religion indicators, American religion seems monolithic. In fact, under the surface American religion is startlingly complex and diverse. Americans may agree that God exists. They do not agree about what God is like, what God wants for the world, or how God feels about politics. Most Americans pray. They differ widely on to whom they pray, what they pray about, and whether or not they say grace. A vast majority of Americans are Christians, but attitudes amongst those Christians regarding the salvation of others, the role of religion in government, the reality of the paranormal, and their consumption of media are surprisingly diverse.
—Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion, American Piety in the 21st Century, September 2006 (see report at this link).
Welcome to Lesson 7, our class conclusion! Thank you all for your hard work, excellent insights, and patience with these lessons! Hopefully they have been informative and contributed to your understanding of the sociology of religion! Since we have already covered a fair amount, this will be brief—and not “Frasier brief.” ( (Those of you familiar with that sitcom, even though a few years in the past, will understand my meaning there…) I will not introduce new material here, but we’ll take a look back at where we’ve been as well as a few words about where we’re going from here.
During this class, we’ve taken a look at what the sociology of religion is as well as several theoretical perspectives that come into play as we examine it. We have examined how we know what we know, as well as the importance of examining religion from a scientific perspective and Rational Choice theory. We have discussed religion as a group experience, paying special attention to group processes, socialization, the church-sect typology, religious conflict, and other key concepts; we have also examined how politics, fundamentalism, social class and economic concerns relate to religion. We have also read about the intersection of race and gender (including sexuality) with religion, and considered the present state and possible future of religion in America, including the development of the Protestant megachurch. We also paid close attention to the role of media in religion, as well as examining the modern marketplace of American religion and the trends these authors have detected over time. We also took a brief glimpse into other areas of interest, such as religion and science and metaphysics.
I won’t go into all the details, but I invite you to look back and brush.
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Part OneThis weeks readings and videos examine the idea of the .docxssuser562afc1
Part One
This week's readings and videos examine the idea of the "gender binary" in which some societies favor the idea that there are two (and only two) distinct and opposite genders. The material this week however challenge the idea that the male-female binary is "what nature gives us". For Part One discuss the following using references or ideas from the reading, PowerPoint, and video to support your answers:
1. What do the materials we have seen so far tell us about
sex
and
gender
? (what is the difference between these terms?)
2. What is the gender binary and what are "gender binary glasses"? How do these "glasses" impact our worldview?
3. How do the the stories of Ho'onani and Kuma Hina from "A Place in the Middle" demonstrate the impacts of gender binaries on individuals and cultures? How do these compare with the teachings of Native Hawaiian culture in which identity is fluid and valued?
4. Explore the
map of gender diverse cultures (Links to an external site.)
and
"In the Middle" Across Cultures PowerPoint.
Actions
Choose one culture and briefly discuss their gender ideology and how it compares to an ideology of gender binary.
Please try choose a culture that has not already been discussed by other students.
(there may be some repeats but should be few) That means if you post early, you have first choice!
Part Two
The film explains that, "In the Hawaiian language, kane means male and wahine means female. But ancient Hawaiians recognized that some people are simply not one or the other". As we are learning this week, some societies currently have (and have had) more than two sexes and/or genders, highlighting the way in which gender is
socially constructed
. For your response, please take a look at the culture discussed at the bottom of this page that is different from the one you chose. In your reply discuss the following:
1. How does gender ideology in the culture your classmate discussed compare to gender in the one you chose? (What is similar and what is different?) How does it compare to US culture and an ideology of binary gender?
2. What does it mean to say that gender is a social construct?
3. What cultural, historical, and/or biological evidence led scholars to conclude that gender is a social construct? What evidence do you see in the culture discussed by your classmate?
4. Is there anything you have seen in your own life that could be used as evidence that gender is a social construct? Why or why not?
Classmates Respond:
"(The culture I chose to discuss is the Skoptsy (Russia) which was a Christian religious sect with extreme views on sex and gender. The community, discovered in 1771 in Western Russia, believed that Adam and Eve had had halves of the forbidden fruit grafted onto their bodies in the form of testicles and breasts. Therefore, they routinely castrated male children and amputated the breasts of women to return themselves to the state prior to original sin. Sex, vanity, beauty.
Handedness and the Diverse Gender-Related Personality Traits i.docxwhittemorelucilla
Handedness and the Diverse Gender-Related Personality Traits in Humans
Handedness and the Diverse Gender-Related Personality Traits in Humans
Sejla Husic
FSCJ South Campus
Handedness and the Diverse Gender-Related Personality Traits in Humans
According to recent meta-analysis, there has been an immoderate amount of
information linked between the likeliness of sexual orientation and laterality. Using one hand
more than the other. The significant data from 6,182 homosexual and 14,808 heterosexual men,
showed that homosexual men had 34% greater odds of being non-right handed than heterosexual
men, and data from 805 homosexual and 1,615 heterosexual women had 91% greater odds of
being non- right handed than heterosexual women RichardA.Lippa,Ph.D.1 Other gender-
atypicality has been linked to this finding, one would be gender identity disorder. In an
international survey, more than 11,000 participants, documented that 10.6% of males and 8.5%
of females are at higher rates of heft- handedness. Even though the number of theories found of
small but reliable gender differences found in handedness, the results remain poorly understood.
Prenatal Androgen Theory is the most reasonable explanation of homosexuality in
the social behavior of human genders. Stating the sexual orientation is established in the womb
during fetal development. Although with more higher androgen exposure, comes more gender
typical patterns of development, in the males case it would be a greater chance of left-
handedness. Corresponding to gender- related personality traits, within sexual orientation groups,
non- right handedness is associated with masculine traits for both sexes. Predictions have been
made based on simple linear version of prenatal hormone theory, the androgens masculinize
behavior between sex and then is compared on average (James, 1989). Consequently there has
been strong data shown the prenatal hormone theory of handedness, concluding that the non-
right-handedness occurs more in the males sex than females.
Handedness and the Diverse Gender-Related Personality Traits in Humans
Neurological and developmental problems can be the cause of so many theories.
For instance the Pathological left- handedness theory, stating that left-handedness is caused by
pathological stressors, as in birth traumas, or cerebrum impairments. Evidence has proven that
left-handedness is associated with numerous cognitive developmental problems, including
learning disabilities, intellectual retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, etc. (Previc,1996). An
argument has been made that moderate right-handedness is the optimal evolved human trait and
therefore that developmental instability leads both to non-right ...
This chapter discusses the concept of culture. It defines culture as the shared beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors of a society. The chapter outlines the key elements of culture, including language, norms, folkways, mores, values and beliefs. It discusses cultural diversity in the US and the concepts of dominant culture, subcultures, and countercultures. The chapter also examines theoretical perspectives on culture and sources of cultural change.
African American spirituality provides a rich lens into the heart and soul of the black church experience, often overlooked in the Christian spiritual formation literature. By addressing this lacuna, this essay focuses on three primary shaping qualities o f history: the effects of slavery, the Civil Rights Movement under Dr. Martin Luther King’s leadership, and the emergence of the Black Church. Lour spiritual practices that influence African American spirituality highlight the historical and cultural context of being “forged in the fiery furnace,” including worship, preaching and Scripture, the community of faith and prayer, and community outreach. The essay concludes by recognizing four areas o f the lived experiences of African Americans from which the global church can glean: (1) persevering in pain and suffering, (2) turning to God for strength, (3) experiencing a living and passionate faith, and (4) affirming God’s intention for freedom and justice to be afforded to every individual.
The religious landscape of America is becoming more diverse, with three key trends:
1) White Christians now account for less than half of the population, declining from over 80% in the 1970s.
2) Non-Christian religions are growing, though still small at less than 10% combined.
3) America's youngest religious groups are non-Christian, with over 30% of Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists under 30, compared to under 15% of white Christian groups.
SOC 420 Lesson 7 SEQ CHAPTER h r 1 Course ConclusionAmerican .docxwhitneyleman54422
SOC 420 Lesson 7 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1: Course Conclusion
American religion merely appears to be uniform due to the nature of surveys on the topic. Most survey studies that include questions about religion only have space to ask about basic religious indicators such as church attendance and belief in God. This is understandable, as most surveys are focused on other topics such as crime or politics and space is at a premium. However, since Americans agree on basic religion indicators, American religion seems monolithic. In fact, under the surface American religion is startlingly complex and diverse. Americans may agree that God exists. They do not agree about what God is like, what God wants for the world, or how God feels about politics. Most Americans pray. They differ widely on to whom they pray, what they pray about, and whether or not they say grace. A vast majority of Americans are Christians, but attitudes amongst those Christians regarding the salvation of others, the role of religion in government, the reality of the paranormal, and their consumption of media are surprisingly diverse.
—Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion, American Piety in the 21st Century, September 2006 (see report at this link).
Welcome to Lesson 7, our class conclusion! Thank you all for your hard work, excellent insights, and patience with these lessons! Hopefully they have been informative and contributed to your understanding of the sociology of religion! Since we have already covered a fair amount, this will be brief—and not “Frasier brief.” ( (Those of you familiar with that sitcom, even though a few years in the past, will understand my meaning there…) I will not introduce new material here, but we’ll take a look back at where we’ve been as well as a few words about where we’re going from here.
During this class, we’ve taken a look at what the sociology of religion is as well as several theoretical perspectives that come into play as we examine it. We have examined how we know what we know, as well as the importance of examining religion from a scientific perspective and Rational Choice theory. We have discussed religion as a group experience, paying special attention to group processes, socialization, the church-sect typology, religious conflict, and other key concepts; we have also examined how politics, fundamentalism, social class and economic concerns relate to religion. We have also read about the intersection of race and gender (including sexuality) with religion, and considered the present state and possible future of religion in America, including the development of the Protestant megachurch. We also paid close attention to the role of media in religion, as well as examining the modern marketplace of American religion and the trends these authors have detected over time. We also took a brief glimpse into other areas of interest, such as religion and science and metaphysics.
I won’t go into all the details, but I invite you to look back and brush.
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Part OneThis weeks readings and videos examine the idea of the .docxssuser562afc1
Part One
This week's readings and videos examine the idea of the "gender binary" in which some societies favor the idea that there are two (and only two) distinct and opposite genders. The material this week however challenge the idea that the male-female binary is "what nature gives us". For Part One discuss the following using references or ideas from the reading, PowerPoint, and video to support your answers:
1. What do the materials we have seen so far tell us about
sex
and
gender
? (what is the difference between these terms?)
2. What is the gender binary and what are "gender binary glasses"? How do these "glasses" impact our worldview?
3. How do the the stories of Ho'onani and Kuma Hina from "A Place in the Middle" demonstrate the impacts of gender binaries on individuals and cultures? How do these compare with the teachings of Native Hawaiian culture in which identity is fluid and valued?
4. Explore the
map of gender diverse cultures (Links to an external site.)
and
"In the Middle" Across Cultures PowerPoint.
Actions
Choose one culture and briefly discuss their gender ideology and how it compares to an ideology of gender binary.
Please try choose a culture that has not already been discussed by other students.
(there may be some repeats but should be few) That means if you post early, you have first choice!
Part Two
The film explains that, "In the Hawaiian language, kane means male and wahine means female. But ancient Hawaiians recognized that some people are simply not one or the other". As we are learning this week, some societies currently have (and have had) more than two sexes and/or genders, highlighting the way in which gender is
socially constructed
. For your response, please take a look at the culture discussed at the bottom of this page that is different from the one you chose. In your reply discuss the following:
1. How does gender ideology in the culture your classmate discussed compare to gender in the one you chose? (What is similar and what is different?) How does it compare to US culture and an ideology of binary gender?
2. What does it mean to say that gender is a social construct?
3. What cultural, historical, and/or biological evidence led scholars to conclude that gender is a social construct? What evidence do you see in the culture discussed by your classmate?
4. Is there anything you have seen in your own life that could be used as evidence that gender is a social construct? Why or why not?
Classmates Respond:
"(The culture I chose to discuss is the Skoptsy (Russia) which was a Christian religious sect with extreme views on sex and gender. The community, discovered in 1771 in Western Russia, believed that Adam and Eve had had halves of the forbidden fruit grafted onto their bodies in the form of testicles and breasts. Therefore, they routinely castrated male children and amputated the breasts of women to return themselves to the state prior to original sin. Sex, vanity, beauty.
Handedness and the Diverse Gender-Related Personality Traits i.docxwhittemorelucilla
Handedness and the Diverse Gender-Related Personality Traits in Humans
Handedness and the Diverse Gender-Related Personality Traits in Humans
Sejla Husic
FSCJ South Campus
Handedness and the Diverse Gender-Related Personality Traits in Humans
According to recent meta-analysis, there has been an immoderate amount of
information linked between the likeliness of sexual orientation and laterality. Using one hand
more than the other. The significant data from 6,182 homosexual and 14,808 heterosexual men,
showed that homosexual men had 34% greater odds of being non-right handed than heterosexual
men, and data from 805 homosexual and 1,615 heterosexual women had 91% greater odds of
being non- right handed than heterosexual women RichardA.Lippa,Ph.D.1 Other gender-
atypicality has been linked to this finding, one would be gender identity disorder. In an
international survey, more than 11,000 participants, documented that 10.6% of males and 8.5%
of females are at higher rates of heft- handedness. Even though the number of theories found of
small but reliable gender differences found in handedness, the results remain poorly understood.
Prenatal Androgen Theory is the most reasonable explanation of homosexuality in
the social behavior of human genders. Stating the sexual orientation is established in the womb
during fetal development. Although with more higher androgen exposure, comes more gender
typical patterns of development, in the males case it would be a greater chance of left-
handedness. Corresponding to gender- related personality traits, within sexual orientation groups,
non- right handedness is associated with masculine traits for both sexes. Predictions have been
made based on simple linear version of prenatal hormone theory, the androgens masculinize
behavior between sex and then is compared on average (James, 1989). Consequently there has
been strong data shown the prenatal hormone theory of handedness, concluding that the non-
right-handedness occurs more in the males sex than females.
Handedness and the Diverse Gender-Related Personality Traits in Humans
Neurological and developmental problems can be the cause of so many theories.
For instance the Pathological left- handedness theory, stating that left-handedness is caused by
pathological stressors, as in birth traumas, or cerebrum impairments. Evidence has proven that
left-handedness is associated with numerous cognitive developmental problems, including
learning disabilities, intellectual retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, etc. (Previc,1996). An
argument has been made that moderate right-handedness is the optimal evolved human trait and
therefore that developmental instability leads both to non-right ...
This chapter discusses the concept of culture. It defines culture as the shared beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors of a society. The chapter outlines the key elements of culture, including language, norms, folkways, mores, values and beliefs. It discusses cultural diversity in the US and the concepts of dominant culture, subcultures, and countercultures. The chapter also examines theoretical perspectives on culture and sources of cultural change.
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This document appears to be a quiz for a class on world religions and belief systems. It contains 20 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of key concepts like worldviews, belief systems, definitions of religion and spirituality, examples of different religious beliefs from various cultures, and distinguishing characteristics of religious and spiritual people. The questions cover topics such as monotheism, animism, atheism, theology, and examples from Filipino indigenous religious beliefs and practices.
This document discusses the challenges of developing intercultural intimate relationships. It addresses factors that can facilitate attraction between partners from different cultures, such as perceived physical attractiveness, similarity, and self-disclosure patterns. It also examines obstacles like prejudice, racism, and coping with different cultural values and expectations from families. The document provides suggestions for raising secure bicultural children and managing diverse relationship issues, emphasizing the importance of understanding different cultural perspectives and being flexible.
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There are a few similarities and differences between the American culture and the Chinese culture. One that strikes me the most is that they value their elders dearly. Although we all know that different cultures have ways on managing traditions and also have separate approach to aging. In the Chinese culture, respecting the elderly is actually a law that everybody follows (Sung, 2000). They value their elders and practice honor in terms of dealing with them. The American culture however, has a different approach to this. Rapidly growing senior living communities are filled with elders and are left there. With both having different approaches to family, I believe that Americans are more independent versus Chinese people who values tradition throughout every generation.
Family Roles & Organization
Family roles in the Chinese culture are more precise than the American culture. Chinese family roles are followed by which fathers being the head of the family are known to provide and take care of their children (Hu, & Scott, 2014). On the other hand, the American culture is on the broad side for being modeled in different figures and sizes. Some of which are single parent, multiple parent, or have an extended family member. Although viewed differently, both cultures still value family with respect and dignity considering the factors affecting the situation.
High-Risk Behaviors
In the American culture it is known that a few numbers of people are open to the reality of any high-risk behaviors. The approach is openly discussed and treatment is readily available. In the Chinese culture, it is discourage to display any signs of negative emotions thus can mean displaying a personal weakness. In terms of coping with any high-risk behaviors, it is hard for the Chinese culture to express their feelings towards something because of the shame and fear that they can get from other people (Guo et. al, 2019).
References
Guo, L., Wang, T., Wang, W., Huang, G., Xu, Y., & Lu, C. (2019). Trends in Health-Risk Behaviors among Chinese Adolescents. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(11), 1902. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16111902
Hu, Yang & Scott, Jacqueline. (2014). Family and Gender Values in China: Generational, Geographic, and Gender Differences. Journal of Family Issues. 39. 0192513X14528710. 10.1177/0192513X14528710.
Sung, K. Respect for Elders: Myths and Realities in East Asia. Journal of Aging and Identity 5, 197–205 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026445420276
...
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This document contains a chapter of multiple choice questions about families and social structures. It provides the questions, possible answer choices, and identified correct answers. The questions cover topics like values, norms, marriage trends, family definitions, biases, research methods, and theoretical perspectives like the life course paradigm and family systems theory. Contacting the email provided can provide access to the full file with all chapters.
This document appears to be a quiz for a class on world religions and belief systems. It contains 20 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of key concepts like worldviews, belief systems, definitions of religion and spirituality, examples of different religious beliefs from various cultures, and distinguishing characteristics of religious and spiritual people. The questions cover topics such as monotheism, animism, atheism, theology, and examples from Filipino indigenous religious beliefs and practices.
This document discusses the challenges of developing intercultural intimate relationships. It addresses factors that can facilitate attraction between partners from different cultures, such as perceived physical attractiveness, similarity, and self-disclosure patterns. It also examines obstacles like prejudice, racism, and coping with different cultural values and expectations from families. The document provides suggestions for raising secure bicultural children and managing diverse relationship issues, emphasizing the importance of understanding different cultural perspectives and being flexible.
Reply to a disccusion (250-275 words) Requires Scholary source, APA .docxscuttsginette
Reply to a disccusion (250-275 words) Requires Scholary source, APA format
There are a few similarities and differences between the American culture and the Chinese culture. One that strikes me the most is that they value their elders dearly. Although we all know that different cultures have ways on managing traditions and also have separate approach to aging. In the Chinese culture, respecting the elderly is actually a law that everybody follows (Sung, 2000). They value their elders and practice honor in terms of dealing with them. The American culture however, has a different approach to this. Rapidly growing senior living communities are filled with elders and are left there. With both having different approaches to family, I believe that Americans are more independent versus Chinese people who values tradition throughout every generation.
Family Roles & Organization
Family roles in the Chinese culture are more precise than the American culture. Chinese family roles are followed by which fathers being the head of the family are known to provide and take care of their children (Hu, & Scott, 2014). On the other hand, the American culture is on the broad side for being modeled in different figures and sizes. Some of which are single parent, multiple parent, or have an extended family member. Although viewed differently, both cultures still value family with respect and dignity considering the factors affecting the situation.
High-Risk Behaviors
In the American culture it is known that a few numbers of people are open to the reality of any high-risk behaviors. The approach is openly discussed and treatment is readily available. In the Chinese culture, it is discourage to display any signs of negative emotions thus can mean displaying a personal weakness. In terms of coping with any high-risk behaviors, it is hard for the Chinese culture to express their feelings towards something because of the shame and fear that they can get from other people (Guo et. al, 2019).
References
Guo, L., Wang, T., Wang, W., Huang, G., Xu, Y., & Lu, C. (2019). Trends in Health-Risk Behaviors among Chinese Adolescents. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(11), 1902. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16111902
Hu, Yang & Scott, Jacqueline. (2014). Family and Gender Values in China: Generational, Geographic, and Gender Differences. Journal of Family Issues. 39. 0192513X14528710. 10.1177/0192513X14528710.
Sung, K. Respect for Elders: Myths and Realities in East Asia. Journal of Aging and Identity 5, 197–205 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026445420276
...
This document explores cultural diversity in America through food, religion, and education. It discusses how immigration has introduced new cuisines that have expanded the food industry. Immigrants have also brought diverse religious beliefs and values. Additionally, foreign nationals have enhanced America's educational development and intellectual standing. Overall, the document argues that cultural diversity has benefited the American economy and society by introducing innovative ideas and global connections.
By Sunday April 2022 no later then 5pm.docxwrite22
The document discusses how culture can influence scientific research and religious beliefs. It provides examples of how the gender and culture of scientists shaped early research on chimpanzee behavior. Students are asked to discuss if science is more "culturally neutral" than religion and provide their own examples of how culture has influenced the conceptualization or interpretation of scientific research. They are also asked to consider how American culture shapes the interpretation of scripture and if Christian beliefs differ significantly in other parts of the world. Minimizing cultural influences on understanding scientific and religious truths is discussed.
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1. Of the following,inwhichgroupisawomanmore likelytomarrya man withlesseducationthan
she has?
a. AsianAmerican
b. Latino
c. AfricanAmerican
d. Native American
Hint:p. 475
SLO15:Examine diversityin U.S.familiesandstudytrendsinmarriages,remarriagesanddivorce
LO15A:Evaluate diversityinAmericanfamiliesandcross-cultural variationsinmarriages
1
2. Why can't sociologistsempiricallystudyreligion?
a. Religionisnotasocial institution.
b. Religionisamatterof faiththat isbeyondobjective evaluation.
c. Sociologistsare notpriests,rabbis,ministers,ornuns.
d. Sociologistsdonotbelieveinthe metaphysical asavalidresearchtopic.
Hint:p. 524
SLO17:Analyze religion inthe U.S.and otherworldreligions
LO17B:Discuss normsand valuesencouragedanddiscouragedbythe variousreligioussystems
2. 1
3. What isthe belief thatall objectsinthe worldhave spirits,some of whichare dangerous?
a. Animism
b. Ecclesia
c. Newage religion
d. Evangelism
Hint:p. 536
SLO17:Analyze religioninthe U.S.and otherworldreligions
LO17C:Classifythe differenttypesof religiousgroupsinthe world
1
4. Althoughcooperationisacore value inJapan,Japanese students are admittedtocollegeonly
on the basisof intense competition.Thisisanexample of a________.
a. cultural contradiction
b. value conflict
c. status inconsistency
d. role ambiguity
Hint:p.501
SLO16:Examine issuesineducationandfactors thataffectthe educational systeminthe UnitedStates
LO16A:Distinguishbetweenthe differentperspectivesoneducation
1
5. Islamtodayis dividedbetweentwogroups,one conservativeandone liberal.The factionwhich
tendsto be more liberal andacceptingof social change is________.
a. the Sunni
b. the Shi'ite
c. the Moorish AmericanMuslims
d. the WorldCommunityof Islaminthe West
3. Hint:p. 538
SLO17:Analyze religioninthe U.S.and otherworldreligions
LO17B:Discuss normsand values encouragedanddiscouragedbythe variousreligioussystems
1
6. Who wasthe educatorfromMassachusetts,who,in1837, proposedthe "commonschool"tobe
supportedthroughtax dollarsandestablishedthroughoutthe state?
a. NoahWebster
b. Horace Mann
c. JamesB. Watson
d. JohnDewey
Hint:p. 499
SLO16:Examine issuesineducationandfactorsthataffectthe educational systeminthe UnitedStates
LO16A:Distinguishbetweenthe differentperspectivesoneducation
0
7. Marx's notionthat religiondivertsthe thoughtsof workerstothe afterlife ratherthantoward
rebellionagainsttheirworldlyoppressorsisexpressedbyhisstatement____________.
a. "If people believe the situationisreal,itisreal inthe consequences"
b. "The sum of the whole isnogreaterthan the sum of the parts"
c. "Religionis...the opiumof the people"
d. "Youcan leada horse to waterbut youcan't make him drink"
Hint:p. 531
SLO17:Analyze religioninthe U.S.and otherworldreligions
LO17B:Discuss normsand valuesencouragedanddiscouragedbythe variousreligioussystems
1
8. Sociologically,whatisablendedfamily?
a. A husbandandwife have theirownchildrenandalsohave adoptedchildren.
4. b. Onlyadoptedchildrenare presentinthe family.
c. A lesbiancouple haschildrenthroughartificial insemination.
d. A husbandor wife bringsachildintothe new familyfroma priorrelationship.
Hint:p. 480
SLO15:Examine diversityinU.S.familiesandstudytrendsinmarriages,remarriagesanddivorce
LO15A:Evaluate diversityinAmericanfamiliesandcross-cultural variationsinmarriages
1
9. Sociologically,howwouldone define acult?
a. A bizarre groupwithbizarre rituals
b. A newor differentreligionatoddswithdominant culture andreligion
c. A subdivisionof adominantreligion
d. A group of people dedicatedtotheirownneeds
Hint:p. 541
SLO17:Analyze religioninthe U.S.and otherworldreligions
LO17C:Classifythe differenttypesof religiousgroupsinthe world
1
10. Why dofunctionalistsargue thatthe incesttabooisa nearlyuniversal norm?
a. It reinforcespatriarchal authority.
b. Incestisuniversallyregardedasadeviantact.
c. The incesttaboofacilitatesthe socializationof childrenand avoidsrole confusion.
d. It preventsthe transference of geneticdefects.
Hint:p. 466
SLO14:Examine the role of familyinsocialization
LO14B:Examine the familylife cycle andimpactof familystructure,class,andbirthorderonraisingof a
child
5. 1
11. What doesincorporatingreligiousteachingsintocriminal law,suchasprohibitingthe sale of
alcoholicbeveragesbeforenoononSunday,illustrate aboutreligion?
a. It providesemotional comfort.
b. It isa meansof social solidarity.
c. It is a meansof adaptation.
d. It isa meansof social control.
Hint:p. 527
SLO17:Analyze religioninthe U.S.and otherworldreligions
LO17A:Explainreligionandthe core valuesinthe UnitedStatesandits reflectiononsocietyandthe
educational system
1
12. In the UnitedStates,whatisthe choice of a marriage partnermost dependentupon?
a. It istotallyunpredictable,because loveisblind.
b. It isbasedon individualsengaginginarational cost/benefitanalysis.
c. It is highlyinfluencedbypheromones.
d. It isinfluencedbyage,education,class,race andreligion.
Hint:p. 470
SLO15:Examine diversityinU.S.familiesandstudytrendsinmarriages,remarriagesanddivorce
LO15A:Evaluate diversityinAmericanfamiliesandcross-cultural variationsinmarriages
1
13. Whenemployersuse diplomasanddegreestodetermine whoiseligible forjobs,eventhrough
the diplomaordegree maybe irrelevanttothe actual work,it becomesa________ society.
a. fiduciary
b. bifurcated
c. credential
6. d. bureaucratic
Hint:p. 503
SLO16:Examine issuesineducationandfactorsthataffectthe educational systeminthe UnitedStates
LO16B:Analyze problemsinUnitedStateseducationandprovide recommendationsandstrategiesfor
improvement
1
14. In BongoBongo,male membersof the tribe mayeach legallyhave three wives.Thisisafamily
relationshipdefinedas________.
a. serial marriage
b. serial monogamy
c. polygyny
d. polyandry
Hint:p. 462
SLO14:Examine the role of familyinsocialization
LO14A:Distinguishmarriage andfamilyinaglobal andtheoretical perspective
1
15. Sociologically,whatisthe immediate familyof husband,wife,andchildrencalledwholive apart
fromotherkin?
a. The nuclearfamily
b. The vertical extendedfamily
c. The horizontal extendedfamily
d. The traditional family
Hint:p. 462
SLO14:Examine the role of familyinsocialization
LO14A:Distinguishmarriage andfamilyinaglobal andtheoretical perspective
1
7. 16. What are the three elementsof religionbasedonthe writingsof Emile Durkheim?
a. Sacrifice,obligation,repentance
b. Beliefs,practices,moral community
c. Practices,sacrifice,obligation
d. A moral community,repentance,communion
Hint:p. 524
SLO17:Analyze religioninthe U.S.and otherworldreligions
LO17A:Explainreligionandthe core valuesinthe UnitedStatesandits reflectiononsocietyandthe
educational system
1
17. Basedon the researchof sociologistGeorge Farkas,whichtwogroupsof studentswere most
successful insignalingtheirteacherstheywere goodstudents?
a. Boysand AfricanAmericans
b. Boysand Latinagirls
c. Girlsand AsianAmericans
d. Girlsand LatinoAmericans
Hint:p. 512
SLO16:Examine issuesineducationandfactorsthataffectthe educational systeminthe UnitedStates
LO16B:Analyze problemsinUnitedStateseducationandprovide recommendationsandstrategiesfor
improvement
1
18. Jews,ChristiansandMuslimsall believe inone Godwho,ascreator of the universe,isconcerned
aboutour actionsand will holdusaccountable forthem.Inthissense,Jews,ChristiansandMuslimsall
share the same ________.
a. cosmology
b. religion
c. mythology
8. d. rituals
Hint:p. 530
SLO17:Analyze religioninthe U.S.and otherworldreligions
LO17C:Classifythe differenttypesof religiousgroupsinthe world
0
19. What isthe conceptthat some jobsrequire few skillsandcanbe performedbypeople of less
intelligence?
a. Multicultural representation
b. Personal growth
c. Social placement
d. Dedicatedworkers
Hint:p. 505
SLO16:Examine issuesineducationandfactorsthataffectthe educational systeminthe UnitedStates
LO16A:Distinguishbetweenthe differentperspectivesoneducation
0
20. What isa governmentbasedonthe principlethatGodisking?
a. A state religion
b. A theocracy
c. A monarchy
d. A national religion
Hint:p. 538
SLO17:Analyze religioninthe U.S.and otherworldreligions
LO17B:Discuss norms and valuesencouragedanddiscouragedbythe variousreligioussystems
0
21. Of the following,whatwouldcultsandsectsbe more likelytostress?
a. Extemporaneousprayer
9. b. Evangelism
c. Catechism
d. Enlightenment
Hint:p. 543
SLO17:Analyze religioninthe U.S.and otherworldreligions
LO17C:Classifythe differenttypesof religiousgroupsinthe world
1
22. Basedon the researchof sociologistsJamesColemanandThomasHoffer,whatisthe reason
whyCatholicschool studentsscore higheronteststhanpublicschool students?
a. Catholicschoolshave higherstandardsandgreaterparental involvement.
b. Catholicschoolshave smallerclasseswithfewerstudents.
c. Catholicschoolshave newerschools.
d. Catholicschoolshave fewerbureaucraticissues.
Hint:p. 515
SLO17:Analyze religioninthe U.S.and otherworldreligions
LO17B:Discuss normsand valuesencouragedanddiscouragedbythe variousreligioussystems
1
23. EdinboroUniversityof Pennsylvaniaisone of the largest "wheelchair"universitiesinthe United
States,providingaccessof all programsto all studentsandestablishingspecial wheelchairprogramsin
sportscompetition.Thisisanexample of ________.
a. mainstreaming
b. acculturation
c. social integration
d. leveling
Hint:p. 504
SLO16:Examine issuesineducationandfactorsthataffectthe educational systeminthe UnitedStates
LO16A:Distinguishbetweenthe differentperspectivesoneducation
10. 1
24. The most significantpredictorof whetherastudentwill attendcollege ishisorher________.
a. testscores
b. motivation
c. familybackground
d. personality
Hint:p. 510
SLO16:Examine issuesineducationandfactorsthataffectthe educational systeminthe UnitedStates
LO16B:Analyze problemsinUnitedStateseducationandprovide recommendationsandstrategiesfor
improvement
1
25. How hasthe age of the average first-timebride andgroominthe UnitedStateschangedsince
1890?
a. Both the bride andgroom are olderthan at any othertime.
b. Boththe bride andgroomare youngerthanat anyothertime.
c. The bride isolder,butthe groomis youngerthanat any othertime.
d. The groom isolder,butthe bride isyoungerthanat anyothertime.
Hint:p. 481
SLO15:Examine diversityinU.S.familiesandstudytrendsinmarriages,remarriagesanddivorce
LO15A:Evaluate diversityinAmericanfamiliesandcross-cultural variationsinmarriages
1
26. Edgar and Jayne are a couple intheir40s. Theyare busyraisinga familyof three children.They
alsospendconsiderabletime eachweekattheirparents'homesdoingyardmaintenance andrunning
errandsfor theirparents.Edgarand Jayne are membersof the ________ generation.
a. yuppie
b. babyboom
c. umbrella
11. d. sandwich
Hint:p. 484
SLO15:Examine diversityinU.S.familiesandstudytrendsinmarriages,remarriagesanddivorce
LO15A:Evaluate diversityinAmericanfamiliesandcross-cultural variationsinmarriages
1
27. Sociologically,whatisafamily?
a. A man anda womanandtheirchildrenengagedinasupportive relationship
b. A householdcomposedof people of differentsexes
c. Anycouple whohave beenlegallymarried
d. Twoor more people relatedbyblood,marriage,oradoption
Hint:p. 462
SLO14:Examine the role of familyinsocialization
LO14A:Distinguishmarriage andfamilyinaglobal andtheoretical perspective
1
28. In some Native Americantribes,whattranspireswhenamale warriortakesona berdache?
a. He has passedthe final testof beingawarriorworthyof the tribe'srespect.
b. He has accepts a spouse whoisanotherman whonow takeson all the responsibilitiesof a
woman.
c. He has takena womancapturedinwarfare and made her the motherof hischildren.
d. He accepted the code of the tribe that demandshe give hislife forthe tribe if needbe.
Hint:p. 463
SLO14:Examine the role of familyinsocialization
LO14A:Distinguishmarriage andfamilyinaglobal andtheoretical perspective
1
29. A state religionisreferredtoasa(n) ________ whenthe governmentandreligionworktogether
to try to shape society.
12. a. cult
b. sect
c. ecclesia
d. church
Hint:p. 543
SLO17:Analyze religioninthe U.S.and otherworldreligions
LO17C:Classifythe differenttypesof religiousgroupsinthe world
1
30. Whichsociological perspective isalignedwiththe belief thatreligionattachesmeaningtoour
lives,providesemotional comfortduringtimesof sorrow,createsasense of solidaritywithothersand
providesguidelineswithwhichtodirectourlives?
a. The feministperspective
b. Functionalism
c. Symbolicinteractionism
d. The conflictperspective
Hint:p. 525
SLO17:Analyze religioninthe U.S.and otherworldreligions
LO17A:Explainreligionandthe core valuesinthe UnitedStatesandits reflectiononsocietyandthe
educational system
1
31. Nextweek,AbrahamandHazel will attendthe barmitzvahof theirnephew.Theirnephew'sbar
mitzvahisan example of areligious________.
a. belief
b. superstition
c. formality
d. ritual
13. Hint:p. 524
SLO17:Analyze religioninthe U.S.and otherworldreligions
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32. Johnwas adoptedasan infantbythe Smiths,andhasalwaysconsideredthemhisreal family.
What do sociologistsclassifythe Smithfamilyasitis regardedbyJohn?
a. It ishisfamilyof procreation.
b. It ishisfamilyof orientation.
c. It is hisfamilyof marriage.
d. It ishisfamilyof obligation.
Hint:p. 462
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33. Frank,Jim,Martha andLouise occupythe same apartment,sharingroutine choressuchas
cooking,cleaningandlaundry.Eachcontributesashare of theirearningstopayutilitiesandfoodcosts.
Sociologistswoulddescribe thisgroupasa ________.
a. family
b. household
c. patriarchy
d. clan
Hint:p. 462
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14. 34. In hisresearchonfamily,whatdidsociologistMelvinKohndiscoverabouthow parentssocialize
theirchildren?
a. Theybase it on the perceptionof how muchmoneytheywill earn.
b. It isbasedon the traditiononwhichtheywere raisedaschildren.
c. Theyfollowthe patternof howothermembersof the same communityraise theirchildren.
d. It isoftenbaseduponthe normsof theirworkenvironment.
Hint:p. 473
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35. Mark andSallyare married,bothare working,andtheychose notto have children.What
classificationbestfitsthem?
a. Theyare DINKS.
b. Theyare YUPPIES.
c. Theyare membersof the sandwichgeneration.
d. Theyare neo-traditionalists.
Hint:p. 478
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36. What do conflicttheoristsbelieveisthe purpose of the hiddencurriculum?
a. It encouragesthe mainstreamingof students.
b. It promotesindividual change.
c. It maintainsthe powerof teachers.
d. It promotessocial inequalities.
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15. LO16B:Analyze problemsinUnitedStateseducationandprovide recommendationsandstrategiesfor
improvement
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37. Highergradesgivenforthe same work or a general rise instudentgradeswithouta
correspondingincreaseinlearningisknownas__________.
a. grade reward
b. educationpromotion
c. curriculumenhancement
d. grade inflation
Hint:p. 514
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38. What are the twodysfunctionsof religionaddressedinthe textbook?
a. Contributingsignificantfundingtothe church;sexisminreligion
b. Social control;religiouspersecution
c. Sexisminreligion;social control
d. Religiouspersecution;warandterrorism
Hint:p. 528
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39. Rani is a Hinduand believesinthe three gods:Brahma,Shiva,andVishnu.Rani wouldbe
consideredtobe a(n) ________.
16. a. monotheist
b. atheist
c. agnostic
d. polytheist
Hint:p. 539
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40. You are takingan IQ testwhichwill be usedtodetermineyourintelligence level.The first
questionasksyoutoidentifyall of the equipmentyouwill needtoplaythe game of shoeball.The
secondquestionasksthe rulesof the game.Finally,the thirdquestionasksyou toexplainhow shoeball
isscored andthe numberof pointsyouneedtowinthe game.Basedon thisquestion,whatdoesthe
testdemonstrate?
a. It accuratelymeasuresintelligence.
b. The testshouldbe calleda vocational aptitude test.
c. The testistotallyunreliable.
d. It hasa cultural biasinmeasuringintelligence.
Hint:pp. 507-108
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