Unit 1
What is sociology?
The study of society and human behavior
What is culture?
A group’s way of life
What is deviance?
Behavior that breaks social norms
What is social structure?
The organized pattern of society
What is socialization?
Learning society’s rules and behaviors
Who is known as the “father of sociology”?
Auguste Comte
What is material culture?
Physical objects made by society
What is a norm?
An expected behavior
What is an achieved status?
A status earned through effort
Name one agent of socialization.
Family, peers, school, or media
What do sociologists study?
Groups, behavior, and society
What is nonmaterial culture?
Beliefs, values, and traditions
What is the difference between crime and deviance?
Crimes break laws; deviance breaks norms
What is an ascribed status?
A status given at birth
Which agent of socialization teaches students formally?
School
What is a social institution?
An organized system that meets society’s needs
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of culture between groups
What is a sanction?
A reward or punishment for behavior
What is social class?
A group based on wealth, income, or status
How does media affect socialization?
It teaches values and behavior early in life
What is a social norm?
A rule or expectation for behavior
Give one example of a cultural value.
Respect, honesty, education, etc.
Give one example of deviant behavior.
Answers vary
What is a social role?
Behavior expected from a status
Why is family important in socialization?
It teaches values and behavior early in life