Key sociological words Flashcards

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What does culture mean?

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A way of life for a particular society

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What does identity mean?

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How you view yourself and present yourself to others

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What does socialisation mean?

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Process of learning and passing on expected forms of behaviours

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4
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What are the 2 types of socialisation?

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Type1: Primary 0-3 years old
Type2: Through institutions and internet 3+ years old

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5
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What are norms?

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The social rules about behaviour

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6
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What are values?

A

Important beliefs and goals

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7
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What are roles?

A

The parts people play in society

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8
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What is status?

A

Social position in society

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9
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What is social construction?

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Whereby society defines expectations

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10
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What is diversity?

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A variety of different views and opinions

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11
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What are perspectives?

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Sociological groups with different beliefs and values

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