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SOC exam review

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Theoretical perspectives A theoretical approach that sees society as a structure with interrelated needs
functionalism parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of people in the society
conflict a theory that looks at society as a competition for resources
symbolic interaction a theoretical perspective through which scholars examine the relationship of individuals within the society using common
What is sociology the systematic study of society and social interactions
sociological imagination the ability to understand how your own past relates to other people/history
hypothesis a testable proposition
independent variable cause of the change
dependent variable the effect or thing that is changed
ethics- what are they? Why are they necessary? the formal guidelines for conducting sociological research to make sure people get compensation for research done on them
Quantitative research data collected in numerical form that can be counted and analysis using statistics
qualitative research non-numerical,descriptive data that is often subjective & based on what is experienced in natural setting
formal sanctions sanctions that are officially recognized and enforced
informal sanctions sanctions that occur in face-face interactions
language a symbolic system of communication
culture shared beliefs, values, and practices
symbols gestures or objects that meanings are also associated with them that people who share culture recognize.
norms the visible and invisible rules of conduct through which societies are structured
socialization the process where people come to understand societal norms and expectations
what are agents of socialization family, peer groups, mass media, institutional agents, work, government, and religion
cyber bullying the act for making fun of a person online in some way
meritocracy a bureaucracy where members and advancements is based on merit-proven and documented skills
Theories of deviance Functionalism, strain theory, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism
Functionalism serves societal functions
strain theory discrepancy between goals and means
conflict theory power imbalances defining deviance
symbolic interactionism deviance as learned and labeled by others
Race, class, education, home ownership, and income- what do they mean and how are they connected? they are connected through social stratification and how the ranking plays out
Bias prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared to another, usually unfair.
implicit bias the process of associating stereotypes or attitudes towards categories of people without conscious awareness
Explicit bias conscious, deliberate attitudes and beliefs people hold about groups of individuals
Sex Ones genetically born gender
gender The choice or orientation of someone's choice of pronouns
social sex role the sets of socially accepted behaviors, attitudes and expectations assigned to individuals based on their biological sex
sexual orientation an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction to men, women, both.
role of dating serves as a key socialization process for learning relationship skills, exploring identity, and navigating social norms
marriage and family fundamental social institutions that structure society, providing socialization, support, and identity
ageism discrimination based on age
stages of life cycle childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age
social theory analytical framework and ideas explaining how much societies function, change and development
social institutions patterns or beliefs and behaviors focused on meeting social needs
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