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Sociology questions

1. Concerning the concept of the "Self" image, compare and contrast these two quotes; one from the sociologist Thomas Cooley: "I am not who you think I am; I am not who I think I am; I am who I think you think I am" and this philosophical expression: "I am not what you think I am. You are what you think I am."

2. Discuss the sociological factors that relate to the belief that a couple will stay together in a long-term relationship over many decades "until death do us part," because they want to maintain a consistent "need" for each other, well beyond any romantic love and affection.

3.  During this Covid-19 global pandemic crisis, define the meaning of "living in solitude" and the reason(s) why sociologists and psychologists argue that spending time alone is actually beneficial To all human beings; while also explaining why some people actively decide to live as what sociologists label an "isolated hermit." Give several examples to support your arguments.

4.  Present your personal feelings concerning the social reasons that would influence a person to become radicalized with an extreme ideology in their understanding of what the 'perfect society' would be for everyone to live in.

5. Do you think it is important for secondary school and university students in every country to study the different cultures and many world religions that exist and are clearly very active? Explain in detail why or why not?

6. Describe what you feel as being the need for a child to receive 'deep love and affection.' Give examples of case studies to explain the concept of the 'feral child.'

7. Why is it legitimate for a person to take pharmaceutical prescription drugs and become addicted to opioid-based chemicals, but it is illegal in many countries to use the natural plants of cannabis, marijuana, and hashish, (often referred to as "weed"); and psilocybin mushroom fungus, (often referred to as "magic mushrooms")? The marijuana plant and mushrooms grow in nature, whereas pharmaceutical drugs; alcohol and nicotine cigarettes are manufactured in a factory.

8. Has the new social media enhanced the phenomenon of cyber-bullying by enabling people to remain anonymous while sending messages of hate; either racism, sexism, homophobia, against obesity, anti-religion-or any other subject or person they hate?