CHAPTER 1 - Social studies and gender equality

Question 1

Concept

Answer 1

A concept refers to an abstract or general idea representing a category of objects, events, or behaviours along with the features that characterise the entire category of that subject.

Question 2

Digital abuse

Answer 2

Digital abuse refers to harmful or abusive behavior that occurs electronically or through the use or misuse of technology. This includes cyberbullying, sexting, hacking, and stalking.

Question 3

Disciplines

Answer 3

A discipline refers to a branch of knowledge or an academic field of study that explores and systematically researches theories, methods, and practices related to a particular topic or subject.

Question 4

Discrimination

Answer 4

Discrimination refers to the act of treating or judging people unfairly or differentially based on their beliefs, gender, skin color, religion, nationality, or any other personal attributes that is beyond their control.

Question 5

Empirical knowledge

Answer 5

Empirical knowledge refers to the knowledge obtained through observation, experimentation, or scientific methods where data is collected to investigate the facts.

Question 6

Equality

Answer 6

Equality is a state of fairness, justice, and equal treatment that provides people with the opportunity to reach their full potential without any discrimination based on their skin color, gender, or other personal attributes.

Question 7

Gender role

Answer 7

A gender role refers to a set of culturally accepted attitudes, behaviors, and expectations assigned to males and females based on their gender.

Question 8

Innovation

Answer 8

Innovation is the process of creating something new, introducing new ideas, methods, or products that bring an improvement or changes in the way we live, work, or do things.

Question 9

Qualitative method

Answer 9

Qualitative method refers to a research methodology that involves collecting non-numerical data, such as human responses, opinions, or behaviors, and analyzing them using subjective tools like observation, interview, or textual analysis.

Question 10

Quantitative method

Answer 10

Quantitative method is a research methodology that involves collecting numerical or measurable data, such as statistics, surveys, or experiments, and analyzing them through objective tools like mathematical techniques and statistical software.

Question 11

Political science

Answer 11

Political science is a social science discipline that studies the government structure, political system, power relations, and public policies.

Question 12

Power

Answer 12

Power refers to the ability to control or influence others’ behavior or situations through political, economic, or social means.

Question 13

Social patterns

Answer 13

Social patterns refer to the shared, repetitive, and recognizable behaviors, norms, customs, and activities that we follow in our social life.

Question 14

Social science

Answer 14

Social science is a broad category of academic disciplines that studies the human behavior, social relationships, and society as a whole.

Question 15

Social studies

Answer 15

Social studies are an interdisciplinary subject that integrates different branches of social science, such as history, geography, political science, economics, and sociology, to explore human social behavior, culture, and society.

Question 16

Society

Answer 16

A society refers to a group of people who share a common culture, traditions, and values and live together in a specific geographical area.

Question 17

Sociology

Answer 17

Sociology is a social science discipline that explores the ways in which society, institutions, and groups influence human behavior, beliefs, and interactions.

Question 18

What is society and what is social studies?

Answer 18

Society is a group of people living together in a particular geographical area having a similar culture, traditions, and values.
Social studies are interdisciplinary fields of learning that study various aspects of human behavior and society, policies, patterns, institutions, and culture in different historical and geographical contexts. The subject of social studies usually includes history, geography, political science, economics, and sociology.

Question 19

What are the three main disciplines of social studies about?

Answer 19

The three main disciplines of social studies are sociology, political science, and economics. Sociology studies human behavior and social interactions in different social groups, political science examines government structure, policies, and power relations. Economics investigates the production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services in society.

Question 20

What is the status of equality between men and women in Denmark
- illustrated by the three main disciplines?

Answer 20

Women in Denmark have a relatively high level of gender equality compared to many other countries. Policies supporting gender equality are implemented on all levels of government, including legislation such as the Equal Pay Act of 1976. All three of the main disciplines of social science - sociology, political science, and economics - provide different perspectives on the establishment, maintenance, and analysis of gender equality policies in Denmark, including changes over time and possible areas of improvement