Answer each question with a 120-word response.
1. What is your definition of culture and why? Explain how experience shapes one’s attitude toward cultural diversity. Give examples.
2. Regarding the pioneers in sociology, which theorists do you think have the most relevance for today? How do you see their theories being applied today? Give examples.
The answer to each question must be 125 words.
1. Describe at least two important historical factors related to the origins of sociology.
2. Do you think that sociologists should try to reform society or only study society objectively? Give reasons why?
3. Describe and analyze your symbolic culture. What symbols are the most significant for you? Give specific examples why you believe the symbols you chose hold importance.
4. Describe an ethnocentric experience or a culturally relative experience in which you were a participant or one that you observed.