Lecture One.

Question 1

Models

Answer 1

Provide an approximation , a physical or conceptual representation of a scientific phenomenon that cannot be observed directly.

Question 2

Theories

Answer 2

Can be formed or modified to explain the results of studies, they also guide the design of new studies.

Question 3

symbolic interactionism

Answer 3

interaction between individuals and in small groups.

Question 4

Functionalism

Answer 4

factors of society work together to maintain stability, society is a system that consists of different components working together.

Question 5

Conflict Theory

Answer 5

views society in terms of competing groups that act according to their own self interests , and not social equilibrium

Question 6

Culture

Answer 6

all the beliefs, assumptions, objects, behaviors, and processes that make up a shared way of life

Question 7

Material Culture

Answer 7

The objects involved in a certain way of life

Question 8

Non-Material Culture

Answer 8

comprised of shared ideas, knowledge , assumptions, values, and beliefs that unify a group of people

Question 9

social norms

Answer 9

expectations that govern what behavior is acceptable within a group

Question 10

a type of non-material culture that consists of the elements of culture that have meaning only in the mind. Affect behavior and how people see the world.

Answer 10

Symbolic Culture

Question 11

Social Institutions

Answer 11

Hierarchical systems that bring order to interpersonal interaction like the government and economy, Education , Religion, Family Health and Medicine.

Question 12

Statistics Used to examine the nature of a specific population by quantifying subsets of that population.
(Useful for making sense of the organization of a group and predicting behavior based on membership in overlapping categories)

Answer 12

Demographics Parameters include age, gender, nationality, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, immigration status, and education level.

Question 13

Spatial Inequality

Answer 13

The unequal access to resources and variable quality of life within a population or geographic distribution

Question 14

When people are not given equal treatment in the face of environmental hazards or natural disasters. correlation between the relative resources in a geographical area and the value a society places on the people who live there.

Answer 14

Lack of Environmental Justice

Question 15

Residential Segregation

Answer 15

the separation of different demographic groups into different neighborhoods.

Question 16

A system of stratification that groups members of society according to similarities in social standing, status within a community and power

Answer 16

Social Class

Question 17

upward mobility

Answer 17

moving up in the class system, achieved through education, marriage, career, and financial success.

Question 18

downward mobility

Answer 18

moving down within the class system, can result from unemployment reduced household income due to divorce, lack of education and health issues.

Question 19

Advancement is based solemnly off of the abilities and achievement of the indivisual

Answer 19

Meritocracy

Question 20

Social Capital

Answer 20

an individuals social networks and connections that may confer economic and/or personal benefits. (WHO YOU KNOW)

Question 21

Cultural Capital

Answer 21

set of social factors that contribute to social mobility like dress, accent, manners, education, cultural knowledge, intellectual pursuits. (WHAT YOU KNOW)