Introduction to Sociology: Understanding Society
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A medium difficulty Sociology worksheet on sociological concepts and theories for grade 9 students. Includes questions on Sociological Concepts and Theories, Research Methods in Sociology, Sociological Studies and Applications.
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Introduction to Sociology: Understanding Society
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Introduction to Sociology: Understanding Society
Instructions: Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For multiple-choice questions, select the most appropriate option. For investigation activities, follow the instructions provided to conduct simple research or data analysis. You have 30 minutes to complete this worksheet.
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Sociological Concepts and Theories
Questions about fundamental concepts and theories in sociology.
1.
Which sociological perspective focuses on how society maintains stability and order?
[2 marks]AConflict Theory
BSymbolic Interactionism
CFeminism
DFunctionalism
2.
Name one key concept in sociology that explains how individuals learn the norms and values of their society.
[2 marks]AAnomie
BRole Conflict
CSocialization
DCultural Capital
B
Research Methods in Sociology
Questions about how sociologists gather and analyze data.
1.
Which research method involves observing people in their natural environment without interference?
[2 marks]ASurvey
BParticipant Observation
CExperiment
DContent Analysis
2.
What is the main purpose of conducting a survey in sociological research?
[2 marks]ATo observe behavior directly
BTo analyze media content
CTo perform experiments
DTo collect large amounts of data from many people
C
Sociological Studies and Applications
Understanding how sociological research applies to real-world issues.
1.
Identify a famous sociological study that examined social class and mobility. Provide its name and a brief description.
[3 marks]AThe Stanford Prison Experiment - Studied authority and obedience
BThe Glass Ceiling Study - Investigated barriers to women's career advancement
CThe Coleman Report - Analyzed the impact of school and community on student achievement
DThe Asch Conformity Experiment - Examined peer pressure
D
Practical Sociological Investigation
A hands-on activity to explore social behavior or attitudes.
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Activity: Conduct a small survey among your classmates to find out their preferred social media platform. Collect at least 10 responses. Then, analyze the data to see which platform is most popular.
Instructions:
1. Create a simple questionnaire asking students about their favorite social media app.
2. Distribute it among classmates.
3. Record the responses and tally the results.
4. Write a brief summary of your findings.
Optional extension: Reflect on how social media influences social interactions among teenagers.
[5 marks]ASkip this activity.
BComplete the activity and write your summary based on your data.
CCreate a larger survey with more questions.
E
Key Concepts and Practical Application
Applying sociological concepts to everyday life.
1.
Explain how understanding the concept of 'social roles' can help us better understand people's behavior in different situations.
[3 marks]ASocial roles are irrelevant to behavior.
BSocial roles only apply to formal settings like workplaces.
CSocial roles determine how individuals behave in specific contexts.
DSocial roles are fixed and do not change.
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