Sociological Concepts Flashcards
(27 cards)
Social policy
A course of action or plan to deal with social problems
Sociology
The study of human society and human social behaviour.
Social structure
Refers to the fact that society is made up of different parts
Social group
Groups of people within society
Social institutions
Different institutions within society
Social control
The way our different physical and psychological needs are restricted,keeping the social order of society.
Social anthropology
Discipline close to sociology but gives emphasis to the study of non western societies.the study of man.
Social engineering
The view that results of sociological research can change society for the better
Determinism
The view that actions are caused by a force beyond the individual’s control
Perspective
a way of looking at society
Culture
The whole way of life of a given society.methods used to pass it on to the next generation.
Cultural diversity
Mixture of different cultures based on age,gender,class,ethnic group,region within society
Sub-cultures
Culture within a culture
Cultural relativism
Patterns among cultures.similarities among cultures.
Role
Expected behaviour of different individuals
Socialisation
Process of becoming social.
Primary-family,friends
Secondary-education,region,police
Social status
Position held by one person in relation to others
Ascribed status
Status given at birth
Achieved status
Status that’s gained by merit
Values
Opinions,beliefs and ideas that’s are influenced by the culture we live in
Norms
Rules of behaviour for certain roles in society
Conformity
Agreement with and keeping of norms and values
Deviance
Breaking of society’s rules
Ideology
Beliefs and values which express interest of a particular social group
