Sociologists + Misc.
What is sociology?
Sociology - scientific study of society, human social behavior, and the structures that shape interaction.
Which is a subculture and which is a counter culture? Hippie - Goth
Hippie - Counterculture
Goth - Subculture
Norms are usually done without people talking about them, True or False?
True
What is an example of race?
White, Black, Asian, and American Indian.
What is often called the "powerhouse" of the cell and is the site of cellular respiration?
The Mitochondria
Give an example of pop culture.
Answers may vary.
Which of the following is true about race?
a) Race is a fixed biological variable.
b) There is no scientific evidence on race, it's a social construct.
c) Racial categories have always existed.
There is no scientific evidence on race, it's a social construct.
What are norms?
Norms - shared standards or rules that guide and regulate what is seen as acceptable conduct in a society or group.
What is the difference between race and ethnicity?
Race - what can be categorized by physical traits
Ethnicity - based on cultural values and heritage
Which sociological perspective focuses on micro level interactions and use of symbols in daily life?
Symbolic Interactionism
Many cultures coming together to form one singular stronger culture is called what?
Melting Pot
Not following and abiding to the social norms is what?
Deviance
Briefly describe the differences between material culture and non-material culture.
Material Culture - refers to tangible objects such as tech, tools, architecture, and art.
Non-material Culture - refers to the intangible aspects of a society such as beliefs, values, and norms.
What place has the highest air temperature (hottest) recorded on Earth?
Death Valley, California (134°F)
Who is widely regarded as the father of sociology, inventing the term and establishing as a science, and developed positivism?
Auguste Comte
Briefly describe the differences between subculture and counterculture.
Subculture - groups with distinct norms, styles, or interests that coexist within the mainstream culture
Counterculture - subcultures that actively oppose and reject dominant societal values
What is Socialization?
Socialization - the process in which people learn and internalize the norms of their culture.
What is culture?
Culture - the shared set of beliefs, values, norms, customs, and behaviors that categorize a group or society.
Until 1923, what was the Turkish City of Istanbul called?
Constantinople
Often called the Father of Communism, this German philosopher wrote The Communist Manifesto and argued that workers should unite.
Karl Marx
Give a brief definition of taboos vs mores.
Taboos - strictly forbidden repulsive acts
Mores - Moral codes (right vs wrong)
What are folkways?
Folkways - norms that govern everyday social behavior such as etiquette and how to dress.
Give a brief description of assimilation.
Assimilation - the process in which multiple minority cultures or immigrants gradually become mixed with the dominant group.
Who was the last active pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt?
Cleopatra VII