Sociology Answers

Explain the concept of ethnocentrism.

how important are the concepts of validity ,reliability, objectivity, and representativess to the research process.

(i). Explain the concept of ethnocentrism.

(ii). What is the importance of ethnocentrism to change agents?

Highly complex, industrialised societies tend to:

A) establish a system of universal, compulsory public education.

B) abolish the family.

C) ensure that role differentiation is achieved

D) make education non-compulsory.

At a macro level sociologists see schooling through the following lens:

A) small-scale, classroom practices

B) teacher/learner interactions

C) Large scale social force such as politics and the economy

D) scientific study

Gender is best described as the following

Fill in the mkssing words

Listening is a complex process that involves utilising various strategies and modes. As a critical listener, you should be aware that........... ........ to the surface meaning of a message, there may be a nuances. You can claim to be a good, critical listener....... you take this into account.

Teenagers spend lavishly to remain the centre of attraction among their peer

group. How far is it correct to spend the parent's hard earned money on the items

like i-pods, video games, bikes etc? What is your opinion about it? Answer in 50 to 60 words

Conflict theorists argue that schools classify learners based on their?

(i)Explain the concept of frustration and adjustment

(ii). Discuss the steps you would take to reform a frustrated farmer and encourage him / her to adopt a recommended agricultural innovation.