Sociology 102:
Social Inequalities
Review Session
Contact Information
Josh Curtis
Office: Room 333, 725 Spadina.
joshcurtis.utoronto@gmail.com
Joshcurtispolisoc.com
Tutorial Plan
Tutorial goals
-Brief review of course material
-Generate class discussion
-Critically evaluate different discussion
questions
 Chance for YOU to ask questions
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Tests and Exam
Distribution of exams
- i.e., sp / rs / course material
Hints for studying
Starting Points
Where do the questions come from?
1)Bolded
terms
“Sociology can be defined as_____”
1)Important
Sociological Figures
“According to C. Wright Mills, the sociological imagination is
________”
1)Major
theoretical applications
“Functionalist theory would interpret population growth
as________”
Hint for Readings in Sociology
The multiple choice questions will likely come from:
1)The main arguments of the papers (is it
theoretical or empirical?)
2)The key sociological figures (and their theories).
3)Bolded terms.
4)Sections are HEAVILY organized. The sub
headings will direct your focus.
5)Often, the main argument will come in the first 2-3
paragraphs – this should also direct your focus.
Readings in Sociology
Answer the following questions:
1)Identify the main argument of the chapter
(thesis).
2)What is the purpose of the article (i.e.,
academically, why did the author write this
paper – is it tied into a debate?).
(Puzzle/contribution).
3)Identify and define all key terms and key
figures.
Exam Details: Content
 Social Problems
Ch1: What are social problems?
 Starting
Ch9:
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Points
Readings in Sociology
Section 7
Section 10
Chapter Discussion: SP
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Chapter 1: What are social problems?
What is a social problem?
Distinguish between subjective and objective
elements of social problems.
Explain and and apply social construction and claimsmaking.
What is the sociological imagination?
What are moral panics? Give examples and explain.
Theoretical perspectives and how they relate to
inequality.
Chapter 1: Key Terms
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Social Problem
Sociological Imagination
Macro/Microsociology
Latent/Manifest functions
Claimsmaking
Whistleblower
Moral Panic
Social Construction
Moral Entrepreneur
Symbols, Roles, Social group, etc…
Study questions
What is inequality and why is it worth
studying?
 Why might we expect inequalities in one
realm to be related to inequalities in
another realm?
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Chapter 1: Study Questions
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Explain and describe ‘social problems’
(including both subjective and objective
elements).
What is the sociological imagination? How does
this relate to inequality and social issues?
Explain social construction, moral
entrepreneurs, and claims-making.
What are moral panics? How does this relate to
your understanding of the subjective elements
of social issues?