Q1. What led to the development of critical race theory? What are the theory's goals?
Q2. Compare and contrast the five subfields of the social sciences. Identify the focus of each and in what aspects they are similar.
Q3. List the eight steps in a research model. Think of a topic of interest to you and explain how you would conduct the research following the eight steps.
Q4. List the six ways of conducting research and identify the major strengths and weaknesses of each approach.
Q5. Discuss the issue of the "Americanization" of Canadian values. Give an example of something that differentiates Canadian from American culture.
Q6. Define and differentiate between culture, subculture, and counterculture. Give an example that illustrates the difference between these sociological concepts.
Q7. Identify the major agents of socialization in Canadian society today and briefly describe the role of each in the socialization process.
Q8. Briefly discuss how the World Bank and the IMF affect the lives of the world's population in both negative and positive ways.