Unit 1
What is sociology?
The study of development structure and functioning of human society
What are norms?
Something that is typical, usual, normal.
What is socialization?
It is the process of internalizing the norms and ideologies of society.
What is Ascribed Status?
It is a term used in sociology that refers to the social status of a person that is assigned at birth or assumed involuntarily later in life
What is Deviance?
It explores the actions and/or behaviors that violate social norms across formally enacted rules as well as informal violations of social norms.
What is sociological perspective?
An approach to understanding human behavior by placing it within its broader social context.
What is taboos?
is a social group's ban, prohibition, or avoidance of something based on the group's sense that it is excessively repulsive, offensive, sacred, or allowed only for certain people.
What is the Looking Glass Self?
It is the process wherein individuals base their sense of self on how they believe others view them.
what is Achieved Status?
It is for a social position that a person can acquire on the basis of merit and is earned or chosen. It is the opposite of ascribed status and reflects personal skills, abilities, and efforts
What is Strain Theory?
It states that social structures within society may pressure citizens to commit crime.
What is structural functionalism?
Theory that looks at how all structures or institutions in society work together.
what is cultural universal?
is an element, pattern, trait, or institution that is common to all known human cultures worldwide.
What is sub culture?
It is a group of people with a culture that differentiates themselves from the larger culture to which they belong.
What is Role Conflict?
role conflict occurs when a worker is required to perform a role that goes against their personal values or when their job demands are incompatible.
What is Stigma?
It is the disapproval of, or discrimination against, an individual or group based on perceived characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society
What is conflict theory perspective?
Focuses on the competition among groups within society over limited resources.
What is material culture?
It is the aspect of culture manifested by the physical objects and architecture of a society.
What is Dominant Culture?
The group whose members hold more power relative to other members in society
What is In-Groups?
a group of people sharing similar interests and attitudes, producing feelings of solidarity, community, and exclusivity
What is Primary Deviance?
It is the initial deviant act that is performed by an individual.
What is symbolic interactionism?
A theory that focuses on how individuals interact.
What is Formal Sanctions?
Actions taken by official government entities to alter the behavior of individuals and groups in society.
What is Counterculture?
It is a culture whose values and norms of behavior differ substantially from those of mainstream society, sometimes diametrically opposed to mainstream cultural mores.
What are the Secondary Groups?
They are groups of people who are not related or emotionally connected, yet work together to achieve a common interest, purpose or goal.
What is Tertiary Deviance?
It is when people try to normalize a certain “deviant” behavior.