Deviance
At first, I hated tik tok, but then I saw all my friends making funny videos and learning new dances. Everyone was liking and sharing their videos and talking about it in school. Seeing and hearing this made me want to do it too. My behavior is an example of...
What is conformity?
Earl is a bus driver who is studying to pursue his dream of being a lawyer. After many years of hard work and dedication, Earl graduates from law school and becomes a real estate lawyer. This is an example of what type of social mobility?
(Upward) Vertical Social Mobility
or
Intragenerational Social Mobility
A foreign family has recently immigrated to the U.S. Their daughter attends a local school and is getting bullied due to the traditional way she dresses. She is called mean names, told that she does not belong there, and none of the student will let her sit with them at lunch. This is an example of...
What is discrimination?
Julie's boss loudly exclaims that all men are superior and women should remain in subordinate positions to them. Her boss' behavior stems from...
What is sexism?
Sarah and John are a well educated couple and after a few years they are debt free but they still believe that children can slow down their career so they decide to not have any kids. This variation of families is called...
What is remaining childfree?
A man is arrested for robbery and sentenced by a judge to 10 years in prison. The arrest and sentence are an example of...
What is formal social control?
Dan has $3000 in the bank, owes $42,000 in student loans, and lives at home with his parents. His net worth equals $-39,000. This equation calculates his
What is wealth?
A Muslim passenger was removed from a plane by TSA agents because his presence set off alarm bells. A fellow passenger reported him for speaking Arabic in a way that was “perceived to be threatening." The actions of the TSA agents can be considered to be
What is racial profiling?
Fatima, a 30-year-old Muslim woman who wears a hijab, applies for a job in a corporate firm. Despite having excellent qualifications and relevant experience, she notices that her applications rarely result in interview calls. When she finally gets an interview, the interviewer questions whether her religious practices, such as prayer breaks or wearing a hijab, might "interfere" with the company culture.
Fatima's experience as a woman and a Muslim shape her interactions with potential employers.
This recognition of multiple identities and the barriers individuals face is known as...
What is intersectionality?
In 1967, the landmark Supreme Court case, Loving v. Virginia, invalidated laws prohibiting interracial marriage. Despite this ruling that occurred more than 50 years ago, people tend to marry within their racial groups. This is known as
What is endogamy?
John’s dad was in and out of jail for selling drugs throughout his childhood. He joined a gang and did whatever it took to make money. As John grew older, he also joined a gang and was in and out of jail for selling drugs. What theory of deviance can be used to explain John's criminal behavior?
What is Cultural Transmission Theory?
T.J. and his family live below the poverty line. His mother receives food stamps and rental assistance. T.J. and his brothers are provided free breakfast and milk at school and qualify for free membership at the local community recreation center. Halfway across the world, J.T. lives in a tin hunt, his "bathroom" is an area beyond the railroad tracks, electricity comes in the form of illegally strung cables, and there is never enough food to eat or clean drinking water. These two different life experiences are an example of
What is relative poverty?
Andrew was taking a test in class. He got stuck and decided to cheat. He had an Asian kid sitting to the right of him and a white kid sitting to the left of him. He decided to cheat off of the Asian kid because he thinks that Asians are smarter. This is an example of a
What is a stereotype?
Jonathon was born with female and male genitalia. Now that he's 8, he's starting to ask more questions about his identity. Jonathon is an example of...
What is intersex?
Growing up Sophia always called her dad's best friend "Uncle Pete" and considers his children her "cousins" even though they are not blood relatives. This is known as...
What is fictive kin?
Mike is a junior in high school. His school lacks any extracurricular activities and the community lacks the funds and resources to provide activities for the children in the community. Mike is an only child living with his single mother who works constantly and he hardly ever sees her. Most of Mike's friend have dropped out of high school as they lack the resources to continue their studies. Mike eventually begins to engage in illegal activities with his friends in the neighborhood. Mikes behavior is an example of which theory of deviance?
What is social disorganization theory?
After working for a year at my daycare job, one of the mothers asked me what my major is. After I told her I am majoring in early childhood education, she used her connections to get me an interview for a job at a prestigious preschool with better pay. I was granted this opportunity by using my...
What are social resources?
In 1790, there were only 4 race categories on the U.S. Census. In 2020, there were at least 14 race categories and individuals were also able to write in their own race. These changes over time highlight...
What is the Social Construction of Race?
A man and a woman work the same job but receive different pay. This is an example of?
Gender Ineqaulity
or
Gender Wage Gap
or
Institutional Discrimination
According to the US Census "A family consists of a householder and one or more other people living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption." This definition can be categorized as
What is the substantive definition of families?
Michael had an altercation with someone at the liquor store. They started arguing back and forth and immediately, Michael pulled out his gun and shot at the man. What did Michael commit?
What is a crime?
As a child I grew up in a three bedroom, one bath, row home in the Mayfair area of Philadelphia. I also lived with three other siblings and both parents , one of which battled with alcohol addiction. As a boy, I always wanted more than what I had. Every week my grand pop, who was very wealthy man, would visit my family and I. Every time we had met, he would always tell me that I could achieve anything as long as I worked hard, never gave up, and learned new skills. His vision of success is the idea of this concept.
What is Meritocracy?
or
The American Dream
An elderly, Jewish woman was brutally killed and set on fire, in her Paris apartment, by 2 men. The men said they killed her because "Jews have money". There was nothing stolen from the apartment. This is an example of a ...
What is a hate crime?
Jennifer finds men to be more attractive than women. This is an example of Jennifer’s
What is sexual orientation?
The Johnsons are a middle-class family living in a suburban neighborhood. They carefully plan their son Ethan’s schedule to include music, sports, and academic enrichment. They meet regularly with his teachers to monitor his progress and ensure he’s challenged academically. In addition, Ethan is encouraged to ask questions, express opinions at the dinner table, and speak up when something feels unfair—skills his parents believe are critical for future success. This parenting style is known as...
What is concerted cultivation?