Sociology - Unit 6

SOCIOLOGY 6.1

1. According to the Bible, what are the three basic institutions of society? Why do sociologists differ when describing the origin of these institutions and their relationship to the individual?
2. According to Christianity, what is the source of humanity’s problems?

SOCIOLOGY 6.2
6. How do some Islamic writings characterize women?
7. What is the Islamic view of polygamy? Is polygamy the norm?
8. How was Muhammad’s disregard for the restriction on polygamy resolved?
9. What does the Bible have to say about polygamy?
10. How do Muslims view the institution of the state? What two forms of government do Muslims promote?

SOCIOLOGY 6.3
11. How is sociology different from psychology? What problem do both secular psychologists and sociologists face?
12. What are some adjectives used by Secular Humanists to describe traditional marriage?
13. What must Secular Humanists use to reshape people’s thinking socially and economically?
14. How does the new social order propose to handle childrearing?
15. Reflection Question: How might state-sponsored childrearing change society?

SOCIOLOGY 6.4
16. How does Marxism’s reliance on evolution as a basis for its social theory influence its perception of the mechanisms of society?
17. According to Karl Marx, what determines a person’s consciousness?
18. How do Marxists view religion in relation to the evolution of society?
19. Once the proletariat has ushered in a socialistic system, what role does the Marxist sociologist envision education taking?
20. How will children be cared for according to Marxist sociology?

SOCIOLOGY 6.5
21. What is the ultimate goal of Cosmic Humanist psychology and sociology?
22. What is the Cosmic Humanist view of traditional marriage and family?
23. What does Shakti Gawain say about divorce in the New Age society?
24. What does Kevin Ryerson say about sexuality in the New Age society?
25. How do Cosmic Humanists view education?

SOCIOLOGY 6.6
26. According to Michel Foucault, why is the social order important?
27. What do Postmodernists believe about the family, sexuality, traditional values, and the church? How is the Postmodernist view of sociology best defined?
28. According to Walter Truett Anderson, what role does education play within society? How do Postmodernists plan to equalize the playing field?
29. How are Postmodernists seeking to restructure society?
30. Why is Dada art a good representation of the Postmodern mood? What words best describe Postmodern art and music?