Question

Which of the following is an example of how individual actions are constrained by sociological circumstances? (A) Freda's success at school because of her high intelligence.(B) Elaine's inability to find a job because of her personal lack of motivation.(C) Marco's inability to get a date because of his personal shyness.(D) David's decision to abstain from eating pork because his religion demands it.

Answer 1

Answer: An example of how individual actions are constrained by sociological circumstances is (D) David's decision to abstain from eating pork because his religion demands it.

Explanation: The concept "sociological circumstance" is used to refer to the social factors, such as ideas, principles or activities, that surround and have an influence on a particular individual. In that way, sociological circumstances limit a person's behaviour and actions. David's decision to abstain from eating pork because his religion demands it is an example of a constraint generated by a sociological circumstance because the principles of the religion he believes in and that surrounds him restrict his choices. In other words, his religion limits the way in which David is supposed to act and eat.