Sociology Basics
The study of society and human behavior.
Sociology
A group of close friends and family
Primary Group
Institution that teaches knowledge and skills.
Education
Not having enough resources to meet basic needs.
Poverty
People you live with at home.
Family
Looking at how society affects people's lives.
A group of close friends and family
Secondary Group
Institution that creates and enforces laws.
Goverment
Unequal access to resources and opportunities.
Social inequality
People who are about the same age as you and influence you.
Friends
Shared beliefs, values, and customs of a society.
Culture
A person's position in society.
Status
Institution that produces and distributes goods and services.
Economy
Unfair treatment based on group membership.
Discrimination
A place where students learn.
School
Rules for acceptable behavior in society.
Norms
Behavior expected from a person based on status.
Role
Institution based on spiritual beliefs and practices.
Religion
Changes that occur in society over time
Social change
Rules people are expected to follow.
Norms
The process of learning society's values and behaviors.
Socialization
Conflict between different roles a person has
Role conflict
Institution responsible for raising and socializing children
Family
A problem that affects societies around the world.
Global Social Issue
Rules people are expected to follow.
Behavior