Theories/Perspectives
Society is successful because of the contribution and interaction of all social groups
Functionalist
Define culture
the language, belief, values, norms, and objects passed form one generation to another.
or something close :)
This is a norm that lacks moral significance.
Folkway
Accepting your goals, yet resorting to deviant means to achieve them is known as?
innovation
Replacing someone' s name with an ID number in prison is an example of this process.
Desocialization
Every group in society is in a constant struggle for power
Conflict
Language, beliefs, and celebrations are an example of this type of culture:
These are people whose opinion directly impact your self image, such as your parents, best friends, or spouse.
significant other
This theory says that deviance happens due to a person's response to stress
Strain Theory
The military is an example of this type of social environment.
Total institution
Focuses on symbols and how individuals interact with outside forces
Symbolic Interactionist
Polygamy is viewed as this type of culture because it goes against the normal societal expectations
counterculture
This is the most important role in a person's life.
Master status
A person who has been arrested several times for theft/robbery is participating in this type of deviance
Negative/Secondary
Give an example of an achieved status
Mother, teacher, artist, athlete, etc.
Charles H Cooley created this theory that explains how our self-concept is formed
Looking Glass Self
How does material culture differ from nonmaterial culture?
Material culture includes things that can be physically touched
Nurse, 42 year old, and woman are all examples of this type of status.
Ascribed
If you go to prison once, the likelihood of returning increases.
recidivism
When you do something kind for another person and expect something in return, this is known as:
(think of the types of group interaction)
social exchange
The 3 stages of Kohlberg's Moral Development theory
pre-conventional, conventional, post-conventional
Subculture
What are the five types of group social interaction. (The first is Cooperation)
Cooperation, Conflict, social exchange, coercion, and conformity
This theory states that a person becomes deviant when they spend time with other deviant people
differential association theory
Marjie is a mom and a doctor. She is struggling with spending enough time with her family without falling behind in work. Marjie is experiencing this social phenomenon:
role conflict