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Sociology 2 Review Flashcards

1
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What are gender roles?

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Societal expectations and norms that perpetuate gender inequalities or stereotypes

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What is sexism?

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Prejudice, discrimination or stereotyping based in a person’s sex or gender

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Does the gender wage gap exist?

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Yes

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how does exposure to media representations of body ideals affect both men and women?

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It leads to an increase in anxiety and desires for physical perfection

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5
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What is genocide?

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The intentional extermination of a particular group

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What is internal colonialism?

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The exploitation and segregation of a racial or ethnic group within its own country

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What is postmodernism characterized by?

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A decrease in deference to authority in various domains

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What is religion?

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Beliefs, practices, rituals and symbols often centred around a higher power

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What is secularization?

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Process by which religious influence decreases in society

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What is secularization often accompanied by?

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An increase of secular institutions and values

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What is wearing a lucky charm an example of?

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A diverse ritual individuals may develop under high stress situations

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What is the global decline of language influenced by?

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Historic and colonial forces

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13
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What percentage of the world’s languages are endangered?

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Approximately 34.8%

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What are usually passed down through generations through societal norms and values?

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Cultural elements like religion and technology

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What is cooperation a vital factor in?

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Human culture, involving the establishment of norms and values

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16
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What are generally accepted behaviours?

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Norms dictated in human society

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What do values do?

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Encompass ideas of right and wrong in human culture

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What are folkways?

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Term used to refer to social preferences in cultural norms

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What was the first country to become officially multicultural?

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Canada

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Is multiculturalism a principle embedded in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

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Yes

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What is rationalization?

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Refers to the application of efficient means to achieve goals

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What is an example of the unintended negative consequences of rationalization?

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Our hectic lifestyles

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23
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What is a downside of wireless communication technologies?

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Decreased face to face communication

24
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What did the residential school system close down?

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1996

25
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Does Western Europe offer greater physical safety for women compared to regions like North America, the Middle East and parts of South Asia?

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Yes

26
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Why did Canada adopt the process of multiculturalism?

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To support culturally diverse communities

27
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What is gender inequality?

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The unequal treatment or perceptions of individuals based on their gender

28
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What does feminism advocate for?

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The equality of sexes and rights and interests of women

29
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What was the primary focus of the first wave of feminism?

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Legal rights such as suffrage

30
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When did Islam emerge?

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600 CE

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What does Islam involve?

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Adherence to religious duties as outlined in the Quran

32
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What is transgender?

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The term which describes individuals who do not conform to traditional gender norms

33
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What is the primary characteristic of race?

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Physical characteristics

34
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What does secularization describe?

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The process by which religious authority, observance and dogma are distinguished from personal experiences of spirituality

35
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What is a church characterized by?

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A bureaucratic structure, formal training of leaders and integration into mainstream society

36
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What is a cult?

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Refers to small groups of people deeply committed to a religious vision that rejects mainstream culture and society

37
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What is religiosity?

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The term used to describe a person’s level of involvement in religious activities such as attendance at services or adherence to rituals

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What is Judaism?

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The religion that emphasizes belief in one god and adherence to divine commandments outlined in the Torah

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When did Christianity originate?

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35 CE

40
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What are the main devisions within Islam?

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Sunni and Shia

41
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What is Hinduism?

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The religion that encompasses diverse beliefs in multiple gods and reincarnation

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What does Buddhism emphasize?

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The cessation of suffering through enlightenment and ethical living

43
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When did the #MeToo movement gain widespread popularity?

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2017

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What does the Black Lives Matter social movement advocate for?

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Non-discriminatory policing and mental health support

45
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Who founded the Idle No More Movement?

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Indigenous Canadian women

46
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What are stereotypes?

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Overly simplified and widely held characteristics that are believed to be attributes of people belonging to a certain group

47
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When did the occupy movement spread globally?

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2011

48
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How does sociology contribute to addressing social and environmental challenges?

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By providing informed choices based on sociological knowledge

49
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What did the second wave of feminism address?

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Broader social, economic and political issues beyond the suffrage

50
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When did the third wave of feminism emerge?

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In the 1989: and continued into the 21st century

51
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What does gender identity refer to?

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An individual’s psychological and social sense of belonging to a particular sex

52
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What do Barbie dolls serve as an example for?

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gender socialization and the influence of toys on shaping gender roles and body image perceptions

53
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What religion are the majority of Canadians?

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Christian

54
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What tends to decrease with age?

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Religiosity

55
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Is the civil rights movement a new social movement?

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No.

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