Defs
the scientific study of the organisation and functioning of society. It studies people and how they behave and interact.
Sociology:
the normal patterns of behaviour that individuals are expected to follow in society
Norms:
changes that occur in society over time (e.g. technology, laws, events).
Social change:
also known as a family of choice, whereby people with or without legal or blood ties feel they belong together as a family
Family of affinity
a group of people who share a common way of life (e.g. Irish society).
Society:
beliefs about what is right and wrong, shared by a society.
Values:
the expected pattern of behaviour of an individual based on their status or position in society.
Role:
Give 3 characteristics of a nuclear family
- Small in size
- Mobile
- often dual-income
- economically self-sufficient
- Egalitarian roles
- Democratic decision making
subgroups of people within society who share a common purpose.
Social groups:
the way of life of a society, including language, music, customs, norms, values, and skills passed from one generation to the next.
movement of individuals between socio-economic groups
Social mobility:
Give 3 characteristics of an extended family
- immobile
- economically interdependent
- Patriarchal-style decision making
- segregated gender roles
- support provided
Give 3 characteristics of one-parent families
- often live with their own parents for support
- often dependent on social welfare payments
- emotional difficulties
blood relationship that exists between family members.
Kinship:
the process by which individuals learn appropriate norms, values, and behaviours to function in society.
Socialisation:
the position a person holds in society, based on respect and prestige.
Status:
Give 4 characteristics of a blended family
- family size increases
- conflict can occur
- childrens relationship with absent parent may be difficult
- Financial strain
norms, values, and customs that are considered very important in society.
Mores:
classification of people based on income, education, and occupation (e.g. lower, middle, upper class).
Socio-economic group:
organised structures in society (e.g. family, education).
Social institutions:
The family individuals are born into made up of parents and siblings
Family of orientation