General notes Flashcards
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What is a role
Expected behaviours associated with the statues that individuals have in society
What is male marginalization
The process where men are treated as less important or are excluded from certain opportunities or resources, often due to societal norms or expectations about masculinity
What is identity crisis
A period of uncertainty about one’s sense of self and identity
What is role conflict
When an individual experiences contradictory expectations or demands across different roles they hold
What are some female traditional roles
Nurturer
Cooking
Cleaning
Raising children
Emotional Support
What are some Male Traditional Roles
Breadwinner
Farming
Construction
Leader
Military services
What are rights and some examples
Privileges we enjoy as human beings
Examples;
To be educated
To speak
To have an opinion
To have a name
To work
What is a floating voter
A person who is not affiliated to ay political party and is not enthusiastic about voting
What are characteristics of groups
Structure
Common goals
Voluntary and involuntary membership
Marks/symbols of identity
Sanctions
What are the 6 requirements for cohesion in groups
Leadership
Control
Authority
Commitment
Loyalty
Co operation
What are the agents of social control
The family
The school
The church
The Government
The media
What are norms
Typical standards of behavior in society
What are mores
Customs, norms and behaviors that are acceptable to a society or social group
What are laws
A system of rules that are created to regulate behavior
What are the 5 Aspects of social interaction
Competition
Conflict
Co operation
Creativity
Compromise
How does formal groups differ from informal groups
A formal group has an organizational structure, they use symbols to identify their members and in informal groups rules are made spontaneously and their rules are temporary.
What are the 6 types of institutions
Family
Religious
Recreational
Economic
Political
Educational
What are characteristics of Institutions
Uses mores, laws and laws
Can be modified
Has rules
Has sanctions
Has symbols and logos
What is democracy
A way of governing which depend on the will of the people
What is Autocracy
A stat governed by one person with absolute power
What is constitution
The body of laws that governs citizens of a country
When did trinidad become a republic
August 1st 1976
When did trinidad become Independent
August 31st 1962
What are some industries in the Caribbean
Oil and Gas industry
Fishing industry
Timber industry
Travel industry
Tourism industry
