Socialogy Unit Test Review Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the “leaky pipeline” in STEM?
The idea that women and minorities drop out of science careers at different stages due to systemic barriers.
What does “Picture a Scientist” reveal about gender stereotypes?
People often picture a white male, showing unconscious bias in how scientists are perceived.
Define racism.
Discrimination or prejudice based on race or ethnicity.
What is anti-racism?
Actively opposing racism by challenging systems and beliefs that support it.
What is the difference between dominant and subordinate culture?
Dominant culture holds the most power; subordinate culture has less social influence.
What is a social identity?
Aspects like race, gender, and class that shape how we see ourselves and others.
Define privilege.
Unearned advantages given to certain groups based on social identity. Determines what YOU can do
What is the difference between macro and micro sociology?
Macro looks at large social structures; micro focuses on small group interactions.
What does structural functionalism say about society?
Society is a system where every part has a function to keep it stable.
What is conflict theory?
It sees society as full of inequality and conflict between powerful and less powerful groups.
What is symbolic interactionism?
A theory that looks at how people create meaning through symbols and interactions.
What does feminist sociology focus on?
Gender equality and how systems uphold male privilege.
What is socialization?
The process of learning societal norms, values, and roles.
Name 5 agents of socialization.
Family, school, peers, culture, media
What is primary socialization?
Early learning from family that shapes basic values and norms.
What is anticipatory socialization?
Learning to fit into a future role (e.g., practicing for a job).
What is resocialization?
Learning new norms, often in total institutions like prisons or military.
What is secondary socialization?
Later in life (school, work).
What is conformity?
Changing your actions to match those around you.
What is the bystander effect?
The more people there are, the less likely anyone is to help.
What is deviance?
Breaking social rules or norms.
What are folkways?
Informal norms like manners.
What are mores?
Moral norms with stronger consequences if broken.
What are prescriptive vs proscriptive norms?
Prescriptive = should do; proscriptive = should not do.
