Social Science Flashcards
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study of human groups, their customs and institutions and their development at all times and places
Sociology
the process of learning to become a responsible adult member of a society as defined by the norms of that society. It is shown when people talk, act and think is acceptable ways
Enculturation
a short, well-known saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice
Proverbs
Social status of a person is achieved through their effort not on their family background, ethnicity, gender or religion.
Open-class Society
norms for routine or casual interaction. Ex. Appropriate greeting and proper dress in different situations. Draw a line between right and rude.
Folkways
culturally defined standards held by human individuals or groups about what is desirable, proper, beautiful, good or bad that serve as broad guidelines for social life
Values
patterns of beliefs that serve to guide, control and regulate conduct
Norms
norms that are widely observed and have great moral significance. Distinguish between right and wrong
Mores
actions or behaviors that violate social norms
Deviant act
spread of cultural traits from one sociocultural system to another
Diffusion
human action out of the ordinary/unique/unprecendented
Innovation
unique or novel device, method, composition or process
Invention
found in a leader who mission and vision inspire others. Leader of a new social movement and one instilled with divine or supernatural powers such as a religious prophet. Favored by Weber
Charismatic authority
Ability and right to rule is passed down via heredity. It does not change overtime, does not facilitate social change, tends to be irrational and inconsistent
Traditional authority
the right which is delegated to an individual or department to control specified processes, practices, policies or other matters relating to activities undertaken by persons in other departments
Functional authority
fosters belief in competence of the individual discharging statutory obligation
Legal authority
having internal cause of origin
Endogenous
socio-economic and political worldview or inquiry based on a materialist interpretation of historical development a dialectical view of social transformation, an analysis of class-relations and conflict within society
Marxist’s Model
overemphasis on importance of economic class to explain historical trends
Major criticism
A reward for conformity or a punishment for nonconformity that reinforces socially approved forms of behavior
Sanction
any structure of mechanism of social order and cooperation governing the behavior of a set of individuals within a given community
Institution
The network of social relationships which link individuals through common ancestry, marriage or adoption
Kinship
A group within the broader society that has values, norms and lifestyle distinct from those of the majority
Subculture
A group of people who share a common sense of identity and interact with one another on a sustained basis
Community