Sociology Flashcards
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Collectivist society
And example
A community in which the group is more important than their individual members,
individual needs are secondary to collective thought and action
Ex: Japan
Individualistic society
And example
A community based on the belief that individual rights and freedom of the individual to pursue his/her own happiness are more important than the interest of the group
Example: Canada
What are the four types of socialization
Primary
secondary
anticipatory
resocialization
Primary socialization
Process of learning the basic skills needed to survive in society
Secondary socialization
Process of learning how to behave appropriately in group situations
Anticipatory socialization
Process of learning how to plan the way to behave in new situations
Resocialization
Process by which negative behaviour is transformed into socially acceptable behaviour
What are the five agents of socialization
Family School Media Peers Culture/religion
Primary group and agents of socialization in it
people who an individual have strong emotional and personal connections
Agents:
Family
Secondary group and agents of socialization in it
Large impersonal gathering of people in which members roles are measured by their contributions to common goal or purpose
Agents: School Media Peers Culture/religion
Lennebergs language theory
People are born with language but there is a deadline to apply them
What’s the critical age to attain a first language
Puberty
How does lennebergs theory relate to genie
Genie is in her adolescent years
still has not acquired a first language, creating worry that she may never learn.
She has shown progress and speaking ability but no English grammical sentences
The theories of social movements
Deprivation theory
Mass society theory
Social concern theory
Structural strain theory
Deprivation theory
Social movement started by people who feel deprived.
Lack of resources/rights they feel entitled to
Mass society theory
Some social movements appeal to people who feel socially isolated and insignificant.
provide these people with a sense of belonging, power and importance
Social concern theory
Social movements occur when a social institution or benefit is threatened by change
Structural strain theory
Helps explain social movements that aim to bring fundamental, revolutionary change.
Stems from significant problems in society with the resulting feeling of deprivation
What do the convergence theory and rational decision. Each say about collective behaviour
Assure that when collectively/ large group of like-minded individuals come together, collective action is common outcome.
They behave according to their own beliefs
but do so with protection of the others around them behaving similarity.
Self interest is motivating factor
The four conditions creating social inequality
Wealth
Occupation
Personal credentials
Post-secondary education
Wealth
An individuals family assets and material possessions
result in social respect and power in society
Occupation
The level of prestige that is attached to a profession/job
+the possibility of social mobility that job facilitates
Personal credentials
Belonging to influential group/organizations
that create positive social opportunities
lead to increased social status
Post secondary education
Ability to complete a degree that will lead to elite roles
+ prestige in areas of business/academics
