Identity
What is "identity" in sociology?
Identity is an individual or collective representation of social categories such as religion, class, and gender.
What is the primary agent of socialization?
Family
What is deviance?
Deviance is behavior that violates societal norms.
Name one function of education.
Education transmits societal values and norms to students.
Give an example of class privilege.
Individuals from wealthier families may have access to better education and opportunities.
Name one aspect of personal identity.
Interest, Hobbies, Personal Attributes
What is social structure?
boundaries people confront as they make decisions about their individual and collective actions.
Provide an example of a folkway.
Saying “thank you” after receiving a gift is an example of a folkway.
What is the role of family in society?
The family provides emotional support, socialization, and economic cooperation.
How can privilege be invisible?
Those with privilege may not recognize their advantages because they are normalized and taken for granted.
Define social identity.
Social identity refers to the groups or categories that individuals identify with based on societal characteristics.
Name Mead's three stages of Social Development
Preparatory,
Play,
Game.
What is the difference between primary and secondary deviance?
Primary deviance refers to initial acts of rule-breaking, while secondary deviance occurs when a person’s identity is influenced by the labels of deviance.
Describe the two types of functions used to create dynamic equalibrium
Manifest functions are the consequences of a social process that are sought or anticipated. Latent function: latent functions are the unsought consequences of a social process.
What is intersectionality?
Intersectionality is the concept that various social identities (e.g., race, gender, class) intersect to create unique experiences of privilege or oppression.
What is an example of ascribed status?
Race or gender are common examples of ascribed status.
How does socialization influence behavior?
Socialization shapes individuals’ behaviors by imparting societal norms, values, and expectations.
Define labeling theory.
Labeling theory suggests that individuals who are labeled as deviant may internalize that label and continue deviant behavior
Explain the concept of patriarchy in family
Patriarchy is a social system where men hold primary power and authority in family structures.
What is "life chances"
Life chances refer to the opportunities individuals have to improve their quality of life based on their social stratification.
How does social identity impact self-perception?
Social identity influences how individuals perceive themselves and how they believe others perceive them.
How does socialization relate to culture?
How does conflict theory view deviance?
Conflict theory views deviance as a result of social inequality, where those in power define what is deviant to maintain their status.
How does the economy influence social structures?
Economic systems dictate class structures and access to resources, impacting social relationships and institutions.
How privilege affects life chances.
Privilege can significantly enhance life chances, providing individuals with greater access to education, employment, and social resources.