Term 1: Cultural Differences, Religions, Fetishes, and Globalization - Ritzer's View, Quizzes of Introduction to Sociology

Download Term 1: Cultural Differences, Religions, Fetishes, and Globalization - Ritzer's View and more Quizzes Introduction to Sociology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 According to Ritzer, which of the following represents barriers that prevent cultures from becoming alike DEFINITION 1 Cultural Differentialism TERM 2 According to Ritzer which of the following is one of the smallest of the worlds religions DEFINITION 2 Judaism TERM 3 According to the author of "Baseball Magic" charms and material objects believed to embody supernatural powers like coins, chains, and favorite baseball hats are examples of... DEFINITION 3 Fetishes TERM 4 In Takara's Ghost how did ghost possession help Sita cope with her new life as a married women DEFINITION 4 It reduced stress, increased support from her birth and marriage families and reduced her work load TERM 5 In "Baseball Magic" the author provided which of the following as a popular baseball taboo? DEFINITION 5 Stepping on chalk foul lines TERM 6 According to Ritzer, Christianity is growing the fastest in which region of the world? DEFINITION 6 NEED ANWSER TERM 7 According to Ritzer, how have the mormons been able to expand their religion rapidly? DEFINITION 7 The use of the internet and also by the headquarters who broadcast services of 6000 churches so that it can be heard everywhere TERM 8 Rizter states that McDonaldiztion has 5 basic dimensions, name 3 DEFINITION 8 1. Efficiency: Getting the product out in the best way2. Calculability: The idea of being fast lacks quality of the food3. Control: Technology replaces people4. Rationally5. Irrationally TERM 9 Which of the following is NOT a positive aspect of remittances DEFINITION 9 They are more common in the East than the West TERM 10 According to Rtizer how does the global North benefit from illegal immigration DEFINITION 10 ALL OF THEM1. North gains youthful, vigorous and ambitious new workers of all types2. Migrant workers are generally more flexible than native workers3. Migrants are consumers and the more they are paid, the more they spend