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sociological terms
sociological terms and concepts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sociology | scientific study of the organization and functioning of society. It is the study of people and how they behave and interact. |
| society | can be defined as a group of people usually living within a certain /common way of life |
| primary social group | A small group of people with permanent relationships and close personal ties, e.g. family or close friends |
| secondary social group | A large group of people with less permanent relationships and impersonal ties, e.g. school community or work colleagues |
| kinship | A blood relationship that exists between family members. |
| values | the attitudes and beliefs held by a society regarding what is right and what is wrong. These are reinforced by the laws of a country. |
| norms | the normal patterns of behavior individuals are expected to follow within society e.g. saying please and thank you |
| mores | The norms, values and customs that are considered important by society, e.g. showing respect to elders. |
| primary socialization | within the family |
| secondary socialization | outside the family e.g school or work |
| culture | The way of life of a society, which includes language, music, customs, norms, values and skills passed on from one generation to the next. |
| role | The expected pattern of behavior of an individual according to their status or position in society, e.g. a judge should be fair and impartial when in court. |
| status | the position held by individuals relative to others within society. It is often defined by the amount of respect and prestige shown to them by others. Status can be: |
| ascribed status | given to some one at birth e.g. the royal family |
| achieved status | gained through an individuals own effort e.g. education achievements, skills learned or a promotion. |
| socio economic grouping | The classification of individuals according to their economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education and occupation. In Ireland these groups are usually classified as: lower, middle and higher class. |
| social mobility | The movement of individuals between socio-economic groupings, e.g. from middle class to higher class. This may occur due to educational progression. |
| social institutions | organized social arrangements found in many societies, e.g. family and marriage. |
| social change | changes that take place in society due to major developments. |
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