Sociology worksheet

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Sociology in Real World Cultures Worksheet

SOC/100 v8

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Sociology in Real World Cultures Worksheet

Complete Parts I–III below. Respond to each question in complete sentences using at least the number of words indicated. Do not copy or plagiarize someone else’s writing; include citations to reference the location of any information that you use from the textbook or other resources.

Part I: Sociological Imagination

This week, you were introduced to sociology and the ways that culture shapes an individual’s experiences within a society. Sociologists use their sociological imagination to examine the relationship between an individual’s behavior and experiences and the wider culture that shapes their choices.

Respond to the prompts in the table below.

Question

Response

1. Define sociology.

2. Define sociological imagination.

3. Apply your sociological imagination to your decision to get your college degree. Explain why you chose the degree path you did, and what social forces or trends may have impacted your decision.

· How much of your choice of college major was influenced by your personal life experiences?

· How much was influenced by a larger structural force? (For example, to explain an increase in women joining the military, sociologists could examine women’s individual experiences and cultures that shaped their desire to enlist, as well as larger forces at play, such as policy changes at the Department of Defense.)

Part II: Sociological Theories

When examining the world, sociologists use theories to evaluate social issues. Theories are used to analyze a variety of perspectives on social issues and how different aspects of society may work.

Define each theory in the table below in your own words.

Sociological Theory	Definition
1. Symbolic Interactionalism
2. Structural Functionalism
3. Conflict Theory

Part III: Corporate Culture

Answer the questions in the table below after reviewing the following segments of “It’s All About Culture” from the

University Library

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· Segment 1, “What Is Corporate Culture?”

· Segment 2, “Levels of Culture Within an Organization”

· Segment 3, “Types of Corporate Cultures”

Question

Response

1. Define culture and subculture.
2. What is corporate culture? How is it manifested in the workplace? List two examples.
3. What are the three levels of corporate culture within each organization? Define each and provide examples of how you might encounter each level in your current or future career.
4. How can acknowledging the levels of corporate culture benefit the workplace?
5. Select two of the four types of corporate culture from the video and define them in your own words. How do they differ?

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