Unit 3 Vocabulary
Define Culture
Sets of traditions, rules, symbols that shape and are enacted as feelings, thoughts, and behaviors of groups of people
Define Caste
Form of stratification in which one's social position is given for life time
Define Deviance
A violation of contextual, cultural, or social norms
Identify an example of a norm in society
removing shoes before entering someone's home as a sign of respect to the host
Identify the two kinds of system in society
Open System & Closed System
Define Social hierarchy
Organization of social groups in hierarchy according to the status they occupy in society and have access to resources.
Define Class
Grouping of people who share common economic resources which strongly influence the type of lifestyle they are able to lead
Define crime
Behavior that violates official law and is punishable through formal sanctions
Why is cultural relativism important in society
helps each of us to appreciate and accept different cultures without judging a culture from ones own viewpoint
What is the apartheid system and which system does it belong to in society?
The apartheid system in South Africa introduced the separation of individuals into different racial groups. Most individuals had access to better housing etc. and this is an example of the Caste system (Closed system)
Culture of Silence
Behavior that a group of people do not speak out on a given issue or subject in their lives
Define Social Mobility
Movement of individuals or groups between different socio-economic positions
Define Corporate Crime
Crime committed by white-collar workers in business environment
Identify an example of popular culture
radio, television, music, movies etc. that is accessible to most people
Identify the different social classes in the U.S. Social Class Ladder (Open System)
underclass, working poor, working class, lower middle, upper middle, capitalist
Define Prejudice
Unjustified or incorrect attitude (usually negative) towards an individual based solely on the individual's membership of a social group
Define social institution
Are established sets of norms and subsystems that support each society's survival
Define Differential Association Theory
Theory that states individuals learn deviant behavior from those close to them who provide models of and opportunities for deviance
Identify an example of subcultural groups
Bikers, LGBTs, Hip-hop, cult groups etc.
What is the difference between intergenerational mobility and intra-generational mobility?
Intergeneration mobility refers to changes in one generations social status in contrast to the preceding generation. Intra-Generational mobility refers to changes in a life span of one generation.
Define Marginalized
Pushing a particular group or groups of people to the edge of society by not allowing them an active voice, identity, or place in it
Define society
A group of people with common territory, interaction, and culture
Define Labelling Theory
The ascribing (assign, credit etc.) of a deviant behavior to another person by members of society
cultural differences are respected and celebrated which helps to promote diversity and unity
What is the meaning of social mobility and what are the factors contributing to social mobility?
Social mobility is the movement of individuals and groups between different class positions as a result of changes in occupation, wealth or income. Motivation, achievements and failures, migration, and industrialization are the factors contributing to social mobility.