People
Basic Concepts
Culture
Socialization
Social Structure
100
Who is the person is considered the father of Sociology and came up with the name Sociology?
Auguste Comte
100
What is the definition of Sociology?
The scientific study of human society and social interaction.
100
What is an example of Caribbean material culture?
Steel pan Wattle & Daub house Conch shell Thatch craft
100
What is socialization?
Socialization is the lifelong social experience by which people develop their humanity and learn culture.
100
What is the difference between macro and micro sociology?
Macrosociology analyzes social life by focusing on the broad features of society, while microsociology analyzes social life by focusing on social interaction.
200
Who believed that class conflict is the central force in society and social reform can only be achieved through revolution?
Karl Marx
200
What is the term that describes "The spaces and memberships in society that people occupy." E.g. race, ethnicity, gender, religion, economic class, physical ability, etc.
Social location
200
As a teenager, I visited a tribe in the jungles of Panama. The people lived in stilt homes with walls made of woven rugs. The men wore loin cloths and the women were topless with elaborate necklaces. This was so different it was disorienting - what is this feeling called?
Culture Shock
200
The nature argument proposes that human behaviour is ___________, while the nurture argument proposes that human behaviour is ____________.
Instinctive (biological) Learned (social)
200
Provide a definition of social class. Remember the three elements that usually signifies social class.
Large numbers of people who have similar income and education and work at jobs comparable in prestige
300
Carol Gilligan studied how boys and girls differ in their moral development. What were her findings?
Girls - Care & Responsibility Perspective Boys - Justice Perspective
300
What are the three main theoretical frameworks in Sociology?
Conflict Theory Functionalist Theory Symbolic Interactionist Theory
300
Lisa's parents really encouraged her to get a good education. After school everyday she spent hours studying for her classes. At the end of the school term she got all As. What is the value, norm and sanction?
Value - education Norm - studying Sanction - (As) good grade
300
Provide the definition and an example of a total institution.
A setting in which people are isolated from the rest of society and controlled by the people who run it. Example: Prison
300
Explain ascribed and achieved status and give one example of each.
Ascribed status - a position an individual inherits at birth or receives involuntarily E.g. Gender Achieved status - a position that is earned or accomplished or received by effort E.g. Doctor/Lawyer/College graduate
400
Emile Durkheim conducted the first study that shows how social forces affect people's behaviour. This study identified what to be a key factor in suicide?
Social integration
400
What are manifest and latent functions and dysfunctions?
Manifest functions - intended beneficial consequence of an action Latent functions - unintended beneficial consequence of an action Manifest dysfunctions - intended harmful consequence of an action Latent dysfunctions - unintended harmful consequence of an action
400
What is subculture and counterculture?
Subculture - the values and related behaviours of a group that distinguish its members from the larger culture Counterculture - a group whose values, beliefs, norms and related behaviours place its members in opposition to the broader culture
400
a) Every week during assembly students sing the national anthem. What is the term for this informal social education? b) At school students often talk about sex and drugs. What is the term for this informal social education?
a) Hidden curriculum b) Corridor curriculum
400
What is a gemeinschaft and gesellschaft society?
Gemeinschaft - type of society in which life is intimate; everyone knows everyone; people share a sense of togetherness. Gesellschaft - type of society that is dominated by impersonal relationships, individual accomplishments, and self-interest.
500
Charles H. Cooley developed a socialization theory that proposes interaction with others develops our sense of self. This is a lifelong process beginning in childhood. What is the name of this theory and what are the three steps?
Looking-glass self 1. Imagine how we appear to those around us. 2. Interpret others reactions. 3. Develop a self-concept.
500
Describe the three main events which set the stage for the emergence of Sociology.
1. Industrial Revolution 2. French Revolution 3. Imperialism
500
Provide a brief definition and example of folkways, mores and taboos.
Folkways - norms that are not strictly enforced Mores - norms that are strictly enforced because they are essential to core values Taboos - norms so strong that it brings repulsion if violated
500
How does the family act as an agent of socialization? Use the studies conducted on parents and work to explain.
Working class parents often have jobs which require them to be conformists at work and report to a supervisor, leading them to stress obedience and conformity when raising their children. Middle and upper class parents often have jobs that require them to be more innovative, leading them to encourage creativity in their children. Upper class parents expose their children to the wealthy and powerful passing along cultural capital.
500
Explain what social structure is and provide an analogy.
The framework of society guiding human behaviour: - Consists of how groups and people relate to one another - Provides direction to and sets limits on human behaviour - Based on social location Analogies: School; organized sport
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