Sociology B1

Question 1

Social institutions

Answer 1

some solutions to a problem are given special status-these solutions are called institutions. sociologist say an institution is a set of ideas about the way a specific important social need ought to be addressed.

Question 2

non material culture

Answer 2

is different first of all because it is made up of tangible things-simple to complex, five basic categories: symbols, language, norms, values and beliefs.

Question 3

Anybody’s soon will do

Answer 3

the means of socializing men out of the civilian role and into the soldier/killer role has become institutionalized as a result of centuries of experience.

Question 4

body ritual among the Nacirema

Answer 4

roles of myths, magic and ritual with charms , potions and mouth rites using augers, awls,probes and prods..getting the evil out .

Question 5

act your age

Answer 5

not just something we have, it’s something we perform, and how we perform it depend upon the expectations of those around us we press for behavior that confirms to norms.

Question 6

age click

Answer 6

often require us to offer accounts to others or ourselves, and accountability is social and interactional. how “thee natural”become natural.

Question 7

the presentation of self in everyday life

Answer 7

point of view, routine social interaction is a cooperative effort between the social actor and the audience.

Question 8

the pathology of imprisonment

Answer 8

bringing out parts of someone’s”personality” that the individual never knew existed.