Everyday Sociology
Studying human behavior in society is called this.
What is Sociology
Hidden lessons taught in schools beyond academics.
What is the Hidden Curriculum
A socially constructed category based on physical traits.
What is Race
The study of health in society.
What is Medical Sociology
A city with a large population and economic activity.
What is an Urban Area
Seeing the connection between personal life and society.
What is the Sociological Imagination
Grouping students based on ability.
What is Tracking
Shared cultural heritage like language or nationality.
What is Ethnicity
Differences in health outcomes between groups.
What are Health Disparities
Movement from rural areas to cities.
What is Urbanization
The founder of the sociological imagination concept.
Who is C. Wright Mills?
Unequal funding between schools often leads to this issue.
What is Educational Inequality
Prejudice + power equals this.
What is Racism
When someone is labeled as “sick” and excused from roles.
What is the Sick Role
Wealthier people moving into poorer neighborhoods.
What is Gentrification
Behavior expected in specific social situations.
What are Social Roles
The idea that schools prepare students for work roles.
What is the Functionalist Perspective on Education
Policies that try to correct inequality.
What is Affirmative Action
Limited access to healthcare due to income.
What is Healthcare Inequality
Separation of groups into different neighborhoods.
What is Segregation
When someone has multiple roles that conflict.
What is Role Conflict
When teachers treat students differently based on expectations.
What is the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
When minorities gradually adopt dominant culture.
What is Assimilation
The spread of disease influenced by social factors.
What is Epidemiology
Lack of access to affordable housing.
What is Homelessness