Sociology Basics Flashcards
what’s the structure for the 5 mark which asks you to define what is meant by a key term?
- definition
- 2 more points
- link to item
- another example
what is the structure for the 15 marker?
- point
- evidence (from item)
- explanation
twust
what are the 6 types of culture?
- high culture
- folk culture
- mass culture
- popular culture
- subculture
- global culture
what type of culture is defined as the “highest level of human creativity”?
high culture
eg. Beethoven, Shakespeare, Mr Daviggle
define mass culture
passive members of a mass society of consumers
popular films, music etc.
define subculture
groups of people that have something in common with each other
Teddy boys, Skinheads, IRONS
what type of culture is one shared by many people worldwide?
Global
What is the culture of ordinary people?
Folk Culture
traditional folk stories and songs have been handed down from generation to generation
define popular culture
ordinary people who appreciate any type of cultural products
eg. tv programmes, pop music
define social change
change in culture over time
eg. roles and expected behaviour of men and women. social change lead to changed norms and values
what is defined as physical things that members of a society attach meaning to?
such as clothes, food etc.
material culture
define non material culture
shared ideas in a culture which are highly regarded
eg. traditions, beliefs, history etc.
define collectivist culture
a culture with emphasis on belonging to a group with shared responsibility
what is individualist culture?
a culture with emphasis on individual freedom
define social construction of culture
culture being created by members rather than being inherent to people
what is the idea that Western culture is imposed in and dominates other parts of the world?
Globalisation of culture
What is socialisation?
The process by which individuals learn the culture of their society
learn and internalise their norms and values
name the five types of socialisation
- primary
- secondary
- tertiary
- formal
- informal
biologists vs sociologists
What groups would argue differently on the nature vs nurture debate?
Biologist argue nature, sociologist argue nurture.
what was the ‘feral child’ an example of?
Nurture determining someone’s character
she was left isolated in her room for the first 12 years of her life. she was unable to talk as she had never learnt
what are the Jim twins example of?
Nature determining someone’s life
twins separated at birth. lived almost identical lives nonetheless before re finding each other.
what is an agent of socialisation?
a social group or organisation that passes on cultural norms and values to others
eg families, schools, religions etc.
what’s primary socialisation?
the things the child learns at home from parents. they adopt beliefs and values of the family
what’s secondary socialisation?
where the child learns what wider society expects from its members, generally outside the home.
friends, education, mass media, and religious organisations
