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Unit 4: Midterm Exam 1 Unit 4: Midterm Exam Michelle Munoz Park University SO 206 Professor McGinty 3 February 2024

Unit 4: Midterm Exam 2 1. How does sociology understand social problems? Explain what makes this orientation to social problems unique. The study of sociology focuses on our society and its workings. We can comprehend society's problems by having a working knowledge of its workings. It is impossible to comprehend society's problems without a grasp of how it operates. Sociology enables us to comprehend the differences in social behavior between cultures and social groups. This aids in our understanding of different backgrounds and civilizations. Historical background and historical issues that still affect society today, such as Jim Crow legislation, can be used to understand a variety of situations. Everybody is impacted by the lifestyles of others in our community. Sociology is more than simply an idea. It's an alternative mode of thought.Possessing a sociological perspective enables us to approach societal problems in a productive and all-encompassing manner. 2. Describe the concept of privilege. What are the key features of privilege according to McIntosh and Allen? How does this concept relate to oppression? Possessing special advantages over someone of a different race or culture that you may not have earned is known as privilege. For instance, just because of the color of our skin, I can receive different treatment at the grocery store than my African American counterpart. The concept of privilege is not exclusive to any one group of individuals. While some use the term privilege to refer to specific ethnic groups, all races have advantages and disadvantages in the world. According to McIntosh and Allen, the "Invisible package of unearned assets" is one of privilege's key characteristics. Having two parents when growing up is an example of an undeserved asset. Growing up with two

Unit 4: Midterm Exam 3 parents has its advantages, but most people don't have it. Even if you didn't know it was a privilege and you didn't deserve it, having two parents gives you advantages in life.A double income would be the first benefit. Being raised in a household with two incomes is undoubtedly a privilege. Racial profiling by American police is one instance of how privilege and oppression collide. Minority white colleagues experience less racial profiling. This gets me to the topic of intersectionality: people can belong to several groups and own multiple identities, and within each of those identities, there are privileges and oppressions specific to each group. The saying "one man's trash is another man's treasure" leads to privilege. It's not always our fault that we are privileged in society; there are situations when we have no control over it. It's the reality that oppressed people exist, and that when oppressed people exist, the privileged group gains privileges. In a world were everyone was equal, privilege would not exist. 3. How was the indigenous body constructed as “dirty” and what are the impacts on the ongoing problem of sexual violence? Individuals who are categorized as "dirty" find it difficult to identify the immoral ideals connected to sexual violence. That is to say, a person who is considered "pure" has an advantage over a person who is considered "dirty" because it is considered improper to rape a lady who is clean and valuable rather than a person who has already experienced sexual assault. This kind of patriarchal mentality fuels a global issue that persists and fosters sexual violence. Being "colorblind" to the problem and refusing to speak out against sexual assault means that you are endorsing it. Prostitution is one example of this from western America. Because a prostitute performs sexual actions for payment, it can be hard to accept that she could be raped. When a different girl who doesn't engage in the

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Unit 4: Midterm Exam 4 same sexual behaviors comes forward and reports rape, she is given more respect and people tend to accept what she says. 4. What is the difference between wealth and income? Why might wealth be a better measure of someone’s economic standing than income? When it comes to measuring an individual's assets, wealth is determined by their income, which is determined by the amount of money a household receives from their profession. It's possible for two Americans to be equally wealthy but have different incomes. One would rent an apartment in an urban region, while the other might possess a house and two automobiles. Housing restrictions in the 1960s prevented persons of color from purchasing homes in predominantly white areas, on the grounds that doing so would diminish the neighborhood's value. The wealth that a family generates can be altered by historical circumstances. Despite the fact that they both earn the same salary, one is far wealthier and has greater advantages. 5. What are at least three of the social problems related to poverty? Do assistance programs and policies address poverty as one of the causes of the issue? Geographical locations, work possibilities, and economic disparity.To qualify for aid, you must be impoverished according to several programs. This is a problem because we shouldn't allow individuals to fall into poverty in order to receive assistance if the intention is to keep them out of it. Before poverty set in, people would receive assistance to keep them from falling into it. When it comes to poverty, a lot of variables are beyond our control. Urban and suburban regions have a significant influence on poverty. 6. Describe how focusing on the morals and behaviors of the poor prevents Americans from seeing the social forces that create poverty.

Unit 4: Midterm Exam 5 Americans tend to focus on the incorrect problems when they observe high rates of crime and poor behavior in low-income communities. By concentrating on the homeless and low-income neighborhoods' actions, the actual problem is obscured. The manifestations of poverty-stricken life are behaviors. We will stay focused on the cause rather than the symptoms of the problem if we continue to emphasize measures to prevent poverty, such as knowing geographic regions and creating work opportunities. 7. How are racial categories socially constructed? How does this process connect to a history of racial inequality? A social construct is race. Society created race. The issue in society is not race.It's racism. Racial division of cultural differences was intended. Race has historically been connected to concrete elements like skin tone, hairstyles, and names. People can identify with more than one race, and this is a constantly evolving phenomenon. Social constructs influence how we define what is white and what is black. Racial disparity emerges from the past of these social constructions. The traditional names we identify with African Americans are one example of past social structures that perpetuate racial injustice. African Americans are the ones who have names like Lakisha. Based on how we identify persons with that name, the likelihood of their being called for an interview decreases if that name appears on a résumé. Because of the way society constructs how individuals relate to groups, African Americans have far lower unemployment rates than any other race in America, which leads to oppression. 8. Define the concept of “colorblind” racism. How does this impact the ideal of racial equality?

Unit 4: Midterm Exam 6 Simply put, colorblind racism is the refusal to recognize the racial distinctions between various social groupings. This is just a case of disregarding the problem. Ignoring the "racism" issue makes you a contributor to the issue rather than a solution. A white person who claims they don't notice race is denying their advantages in society. Without understanding why they have this privilege, they will be unable to see why other people are less fortunate. Understanding privilege and oppressed individuals in America is made possible by adopting a sociological perspective. Racism takes the form of colorblindness. You can support those who are oppressed by racialized social conceptions by acknowledging race and its social constructs. 9. What were original Jim Crow laws? Explain the meaning of the new Jim Crow laws? State legislation known as "Jim Crow laws" were created by white southerners seeking to establish their domination by denying African Americans access to fundamental social, economic, and civil rights including voting and using public restrooms. In states that were officially part of the Confederacy, these laws required racial segregation. More individuals are incarcerated in large numbers today than were enslaved. In America, discrimination against anyone with a criminal record is possible. This implies that laws intended to stop prejudice are now fully permissible to be applied to anyone who has been classified as a felon. 10. Describe one approach/action that addresses the cultural and structural factors to gender inequality. How does this approach attempt to solve a specific social problem? One way to alleviate gender disparity is to challenge gender stereotypes on social media. Gender stereotypes on social media have a big impact on women. Any progress made on gender inequality can be undone by the representation of men and women in

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Unit 4: Midterm Exam 7 social media.One strategy to address gender inequality is to support social media platforms that implement laws that support gender equality. Women are being placed in senior roles in the modern military, as I have firsthand experience with. This affirms the equality of men and women and the notion that both sexes are capable of doing anything. Women's pictures will become more powerful as a result of the social media setting's development of gender inequality, balancing gender through cultural and social context. Essay Question 1. How is masculinity constructed as violent? What is the role of the media in contributing to this social problem? Why should mass shootings be defined through a gendered framework? In American culture, early masculinity is shaped from a young age. Toughness, stoicism, heterosexism, self-sufficient attitudes, and a lack of emotional sensitivity are characteristics associated with masculinity (Wall & Kristjanson, 2005). The guys in a boy's life teach him how to be a boy. The majority of men support their male kids' participation in sports and physical activities.Given the amount of pressure placed on young guys, it is understandable why masculine roles are so hostile.Male teenagers are pressured by society to adopt their beliefs, which makes place for outsiders.Males are the ones who make fun of and bully outsiders the most. Although I've never played as a woman among guys, men learn violent masculinity from a very young age. The culture of North America is the issue. There is violence everywhere. It's likely that you've come across the term "snowflake" in the past few years. Without any actual guidance, men are told that they are snowflakes and that they must become more manly. Bullying is just another example of how confused men can be and

Unit 4: Midterm Exam 8 how masculine they can be. The problem lies in our culture. It extends well beyond ineffective educational systems and bad parenting. While society constantly teaches young people they need to be more macho, there is no set norm for what it means to be a man. Take a look at American mass shootings. How recently have you witnessed a female shooter target a school? In the past 20 years, gang violence in America has escalated by nearly 200%. Men make up the predominant gender in gangs. The issue lies with our culture. American culture is reflected in the media. The media makes enormous profit margins while forcing its beliefs on us for trillions of dollars. The Super Bowl is one of the most violent displays of male power over female dominance and is the most watched sporting event in American history. If boys weren't raised with violence and didn't play football, imagine the impact on the US economy if there were no Super Bowl. Given that women do not perpetrate mass shootings, these incidents ought to be classified as a male problem in society. It is not taught to women to be violent. Actually, the exact opposite. Since women aren't living up to the stereotype of what American women should be, society would see it as a problem if women were violent in the same ways that males are. the idea of the nuclear family. Sort of speaking, women should be working at desks and cleaning houses. The emphasis placed on women in the UFC (ultimate fighter championship) is a prime illustration of this. The unique position that women's combat plays in mixed martial arts and society attracts males to it.Women used to only hold cards during breaks in boxing bouts, etc. They're in main card events right now. This demonstrates how unusually violent women seem in society. When a problem affects a certain gender and is not caused by another gender, it is a gender issue peculiar

Unit 4: Midterm Exam 9 to that gender.Put another way, I think that male aggression and masculinity, which are instilled in them from a young age, are the causes of mass shootings. References Wall, D., & Kristjanson. L. (2005). Men, culture, and hegemonic masculinity: understanding theexperience of prostate cancer. Nursing Inquiry, 12, 97-97.org.ezproxy.rit.edu/10.1111.j.1440-1800.2005.00258.x.

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