MLS Sociology, Class, January 10, 2024

Vocabulary Review  

charisma    exploits    frame    organizational backing    scrutinize    

shoulder the responsibility   social injustice    transcend  

1. When you have ___________________________, it means a large and influential group supports you.

2. If money from an organization seems to be missing, it's important to ______________________leadership to see where it may be going to. 

3. If you aspire to have leadership positions, in many cases it is fundamental to have some form of ___________________to be able to lead and guide people.  

4. In leadership positions, being able to create good relationships with others can often ____________________how much knowledge you have of the field you are in.

5. As a teacher, I must __________________________for what happens in my class.  

6. When starting a movement, you must _________________your ideas in a way that is easy for people to understand or follow.

7. A successful movement _____________________opportunities it has to get its message across.  

8. Paying people less money based on their race or gender is a ______________________.

Key words for paraphrasing:

Words for Paraphrasing

*Below are words and expressions from P.11 in the book that highlight ways to paraphrase different expressions.

My friend complained that his classmate is a real wet blanket.  By that I mean, the classmate is not fun to interact with.

My friend says that his classmates are the life of the party.  By that I mean, they are very fun to be with. 

My neighbor is a real downer.  In other words, he is depressing to talk to.

*How are you feeling about your classes now?

>Well, I’ve been here several months.  In other words, I am pretty tired from them. 

My neighbor is a sourpuss.  In a word, he is angry all the time. 

Alumni Hall is a real dump.  That is to say, it’s not the greatest building. 

I feel completely drained.  That is to say, I am really tired.

My classmate is a sourpuss (a really angry person). 

Tom decided to boycott the local restaurant.  By that I mean, he wouldn’t shop or eat there anymore because of their policies.