Sociologists Decide What to Research and What Questions to Ask

question 36

Multiple Choice

Sociologists decide what to research and what questions to ask once they are familiar with __________.

• A)what other sociologists have already discovered
• B)what sources of funding are available
• C)what mainstream Canadians believe about sociologists
• D)what expenses they are likely to incur

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Definitions:

Culture Bound

A term describing concepts, values, or phenomena that are only understood within the context of a specific culture.

Cultural Theory

An exploration of how culture impacts societal norms, values, and practices, and how these in turn shape individual behaviors and social structures.

Psychological Contract

An unwritten agreement that defines the mutual expectations, perceptions, and informal obligations between an employer and an employee.

Governmental Initiatives

Describes programs or actions initiated by a government to address various societal issues or achieve specific policy objectives.