Divide

question 131

Multiple Choice

Divide.

Understand the principles of actor-network theory including concepts like decentering, antifoundationalism, and the agency of nonhuman objects.

Analyze critiques of queer theory, including its focus on identity and the challenge of translating theory into action.

Comprehend the concepts of posthumanism and how sociology can extend beyond human actors.

Appreciate the impact of queer theory on understanding sexuality as a central feature of social life and its constructed nature.

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Definitions:

Italian Renaissance

A period of great cultural change and achievement in Italy that began in the 14th century, characterized by advancements in art, architecture, literature, and science.

Idealism

A philosophical approach asserting that reality, or reality as we can know it, is fundamentally mental, mentally constructed, or otherwise immaterial.

Realism

An artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that rejects idealization, focusing on depicting subjects as they are perceived in everyday life.

Religious Order

An organization of individuals who live under religious vows and dedicate their lives to spiritual goals, following a specific set of rules.