Social Structures
True or false: social structures are socialized?
TRUE
Define conformity
To follow the group
Define deviance
To break social norms or go AGAINST group norms
Define social control
The social ways in which people promote conformity/prevent deviance
What are the three sociological perspectives?
Functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory
Is the status of doctor ascribed or achieved?
Achieved
What is the name of the scientist who conducted the conformity experiment with the lines?
Solomon Asch
A student breaks the dress code. This is an example of which type of deviance?
Negative deviance
A person arrived late to work; their pay will be docked. This is an example of
External social control--formal social control
A person born in Nicaragua is a Nicaraguan citizen. Is this as ascribed or an achieved status?
Ascribed
A person quits their job. This is an example of
Role exit
Allison does not like superhero films, but she pretends to with her friends because they love them. This is an example of which type of conformity?
NORMATIVE conformity
A woman feeds her children unconventional supplements that make them healthier. What type of deviance is this an example of?
Positive deviance
A person faces gossip after parking at a no-parking zone near work. This is an example of
External social control--informal
What is primary socialization
It happens within the home; agent=family
A freelance graphic designer is struggling to balance all of his clients' requests. She is experiencing
Role strain
Tom wanted to go to a new restaurant with his friends, but they convinced him to go to a classic spot. This is an example of which type of conformity?
INFORMATIONAL conformity
Which perspective looks at why individuals deviate, and distinguishes between primary and secondary deviance?
Symbolic Interactionism
Sarah was going to skip class, but she felt that she would have regretted that choice, so she ended up just going to class. This is an example of
INTERNAL social control
Who was the founder of sociology?
Auguste Compte
A person works as a waiter, and is also a full-time student. They are struggling completing all of their assignments on time as well as accomplishing their job duties. This is an example of
Role conflict
Explain ALL THREE versions of the Solomon Asch experiment
1-Unanimity among collaborators, almost 40% conformity
2-Unanimity broken, less conformity
3-Subjects write response, even less conformity
Why may things labeled as deviant in one context NOT be deviant in another? In other words, why is what is "deviant" different depending on the context?
Because different cultures have different norms
Define DEGRADATION CEREMONY
A ritual in which a deviant is humiliated or ridiculed in public
Who founded the functionalist perspective and attributed 4 functions to deviance?
Emile Durkheim