The Socialogical Perspectives Flashcards
The study of social life, social change, and social causes and consequences of human behavior
Sociology
Enables us to see society as a temporary social product, created by human beings and capable of being changed by them as well
Sociological perspective
Aside from culture, ______ ____________ for a huge part of how one establishes an identity
Social Interactions
“Self is seen through interaction”
Charles Horton Cooley
Suggests that individuals see themselves through their interaction with others
Charles Horton Cooley
“The Self is Social”
George Herbert Mead
Expectations of what should and what should not be done in different social situations
Norms
The four types of norms
Folkways, Mores, Taboos and Laws
Refers to day-to-day behaviors that people show in social situations
Folkways
Are norms that pertain to morality. Violations of such result in social sanction
Mores
Are more stringent than mores such that mentioning or engaging in such behaviors can elicit extreme negative reaction from other in the society
Taboos
Are written expectations on how an individual should behave in social situation. This type of norm is enforced by an authority in society
Laws
Terminating Pregnancy or Polygamy
Taboos
Praying before meals
Folkways
Respect for older people. Showing disrespect to elders is considered wrong.
Mores
