Founders + Sociologists
What is sociology?
scientific study of human social life, including the structure and development of groups, organizations, and societies
the shared practices and beliefs of a group, language, religion etc
culture
the process through which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their society
socialization
_______________-a strong social prohibition against certain behaviors or practices that are considered unacceptable or forbidden in a culture
taboo
Describe an example of culture shock
varies
Who was known as the father of sociology?
Auguste Comte
What term describes a society where there are a variety of cultures within it
multiculturalism
What is the primary agent of socialization according to most sociologists?
family
is a group within a larger culture that has distinct beliefs, values, and behaviors that differ from the mainstream culture
subcultures
the concept that a person's beliefs, values, and practices should be understood based on that person's own culture rather than be judged against the criteria of another culture. It promotes the idea that all cultures are valid and that no culture is inherently superior to another
cultural relativism
Why is sociology a soft science?
uses scientific method and research to come to conclusions about phenomenon in society, measuring data
expected roles and behaviors within a society
social norms
List 3 agents of socialization and explain how they impact someone
vary
(religion, friends, school, media, etc)
examples of ___________
dressing appropriately for different occasions, such as wearing formal clothes to a wedding or saying "please" and "thank you."
folkways
the belief that one’s own culture or ethnic group is superior to others. It often leads to viewing other cultures through the lens of one’s own, which can result in misunderstanding, prejudice, and discrimination
ethnocentrism
Who believed that social darwinism was the correct way to look at society?
Herbert Spencer
examples of subculture
answers vary
Explain nature v nurture?
The "nature" side refers to the idea that genetics and biological factors influence human behavior and development.
The "nurture" side emphasizes the role of the environment, including upbringing, culture, and experiences, in shaping behavior and development.
How do folkways differ from mores?
Folkways are informal norms that dictate everyday behavior, while mores are stronger norms that are tied to a society's moral values and ethics, often resulting in formal sanctions if violated
Which sociologist came up with the cognitive stages of development?
piaget
What are the 3 main sociological viewpoints and describe each
functionalism- a system that all parts work together to create balance
symbolic interactionism - micro theory, symbols and roles explain interactions
conflict theory - power struggle upper and lower class
This was known as the first counterculture in American Society?
What happened to it?
hippies
assimilated
Name and describe a study that explains nature v nurture
varies
Who were the Nacirema and why were they important?
fictional tribe created by anthropologist Horace Miner in his 1956 article “Body Ritual Among the Nacirema.” It serves as a satirical commentary on American culture, particularly focusing on rituals surrounding health, beauty, and the body to learn how to study and look at other cultures
You have 5 minutes.
Select either Halloween or Diwali.
Write as many sociological terms/vocabulary as you can think of and connect that term to the holiday in at least one concrete bullet point
vary