2nd Quarter- SOCIOLOGY Exam 1 Flashcards
The science or study of social groups; the study of forms of social groups or modes of an organization, the processes which tend to maintain or change these forms of organizations and the relations between groups.
sociology
A systematic effort to develop general principles about a particular subject matter, based on actual observation and stated in a form that can be tested by any competent person…. This is done in sociology.
science
Science is usually divided into two main branches. What are they?
Natural science - anatomy, biology, chemistry, etc.
Social Sciences - pyschology, sociology, etc.
Psychology vs. Sociology
explain the one difference we need to remember
Psychology is focused more on individuals.
Sociology is focused more on groups.
The funeral director’s responsibility
Funeral directors must understand the cultural requirements of their client families. Each family is unique with many of their needs and wants based on the culture of the family.
When does the learning process begin?
at birth
Consists of abstract patterns (rules, ideas, and beliefs) shared by members of society and for living and dying, which are learned directly or indirectly.
culture
learned by someone teaching (school is a form)
direct learning
items that are learned through observation
indirect learning
According to sociologist, ________ is one of the major carriers of culture.
language
a division, or smaller identifiable unit of a culture, connected to that culture by common traits, having unique traits to itself.
subculture
or shared ideas about desirable goals
values
After language, one distinguishing aspect of culture is?
values
The various social values that are learned by individuals is referred to as?
enculturation or socialization.
The method by which the social values are internalized (learned).
enculturation (Socialization)
subculture may be based upon:
Geographic location
Religious beliefs
Ethnic groups
Language
Culture and subculture determine:
customs
taboo
mores
laws
Must behavior; the basic important patterns of ideas and acts of a people but one which is enforced by those governing.
mores
These are procedures involving death that are required not necessarily by a culture, but by those who govern.
laws
an event which allows those who have something in common with each other to deal with one another in regard to that which they share
social function
Social behavior as dictated by the traditions of the people.
– developed by enculturation.
customs
Must-behavior which dictates the individual must abstain from certain acts dealing with death
taboos
Rites with the human body not present.
memorial service
Rites with the body present
funeral
Any event performed in a solemn and prescribed manner.
rite
An all inclusive term used to encompass all funerals and/or memorial services
funeral rite