Key sociological words Flashcards
1
Q
What does culture mean?
A
A way of life for a particular society
2
Q
What does identity mean?
A
How you view yourself and present yourself to others
3
Q
What does socialisation mean?
A
Process of learning and passing on expected forms of behaviours
4
Q
What are the 2 types of socialisation?
A
Type1: Primary 0-3 years old
Type2: Through institutions and internet 3+ years old
5
Q
What are norms?
A
The social rules about behaviour
6
Q
What are values?
A
Important beliefs and goals
7
Q
What are roles?
A
The parts people play in society
8
Q
What is status?
A
Social position in society
9
Q
What is social construction?
A
Whereby society defines expectations
10
Q
What is diversity?
A
A variety of different views and opinions
11
Q
What are perspectives?
A
Sociological groups with different beliefs and values
