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Define Laws
written rules of conduct
socially defined position in society
status
part of social structure that brings statuses to life
Roles
what is the definition of exchange?
Exchange—when people interact in an effort to receive a reward or return for their actions
what is Primary Group?
Primary Group—small group of people who interact over a relatively long period of time on a direct and personal basis
The American flag is an example of a
symbol
the total sum of all of our behaviors
personality
corresponding roles that define the patterns of interaction between related roles.
Reciprocal roles
what is Reciprocity
Reciprocity—idea if you do something for someone that person owes you something in return. This is the basis for exchange
what is secondary group?
Secondary Group—interaction is impersonal and temporary
The physical objects of our society are known as our
material functions
when people interact in an effort to receive a reward or return for their actions
exchange
socially determined behaviors expected of someone in a particular role
Role Expectations
what is Exchange Theory
Exchange Theory—people are motivated by self-interest in their interactions with other people. (People do this primarily for rewards)
what is Reference group?
Reference Group—group we identify with and whose values we adopt
The belief that cultures should be judged by their own standards is
cultural relativism
The Five Social Institutions are:
1. Economy
2. Education
3. Family
4. Politics
5. Religion
person’s actual behaviors in their role
Role Performance
what is Competition
Competition—occurs when two or more people or groups oppose each other to achieve a goal that only one can attain. (Some believe this is the cornerstone of capitalism and democracy)
what is in-group?
In-group—the group you belong to
A group that rejects the values of society and tries to replace them with new cultural patterns is called what?
counterculture
corresponding roles that define the patterns of interaction between related roles. Cannot perform one role without someone else occupying another role
reciprocal roles
occurs when a person has difficulty meeting the role expectations of a single status. (Boss maintaining moral while getting employees to work overtime)
Role Strain
what is conflict
Conflict—the deliberate attempt to control a person by force, to oppose someone, or to harm another person
what is Out-group?
Out-group—the group you do not belong to