Dr. Garcia studies how streaming music platforms pay artists minimal royalties while generating billions in revenue for corporate owners. Her analysis of economic exploitation in cultural industries reflects:

A former corporate executive who is incarcerated must adapt to prison routines, hierarchies, and behavioral codes that differ dramatically from their previous life. This process illustrates:

The introduction of smartphones dramatically changed communication patterns, but workplace policies regarding personal device use took several years to develop. This delay between technological innovation and social adaptation illustrates:

Ten-year-old Liam practices being a YouTuber by mimicking the phrases and gestures of his favorite internet celebrities. When playing with friends, he takes turns adopting different online personas. According to Mead’s theory of self-development, Liam is in:

A sociologist interested in changing attitudes toward same-sex marriage analyzes data from the General Social Survey collected between 1988-2022. This research method is:

Members of the local skateboarding community have developed their own slang, fashion style, music preferences, and gathering places, while still participating in mainstream education and employment. This group represents

Which sociologist developed the concept of the “sociological imagination”?

Dr. Martinez wants to understand how religious beliefs influence end-of-life care decisions. If she wants to gather information from a large number of people across different religious backgrounds, she should use:

During a study on academic stress, participants begin working harder on assignments because they know they’re being observed. This change in behavior due to awareness of being studied is called:

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