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sociology
exam 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Social Group: | 2+ people who interact, share identity, and have relationships. |
| Crowd/Aggregate: | Temporary gathering with no ongoing relationships. |
| Dyad | Group of 2 Very personal Ends if one leaves Least pressure |
| Triad | Group of 3 Alliances possible More pressure Continues if one leaves |
| Primary Group | Close, emotional relationships Small and long-lasting Examples: family, close friends |
| Secondary Group | Goal-based relationships Large and impersonal Examples: job, class, organization |
| In-Group | Group you belong to and feel loyalty toward. |
| Out-Group | Group you do not belong to. |
| Reference Group | Group you compare yourself to. |
| Asch Experiment | People often conform to group opinions even when they are wrong. |
| Milgram Experiment | People tend to obey authority figures. |
| Social Network | Connections between people. |
| Strong Ties | Close relationships (family, best friends). |
| Weak Ties | Acquaintances that provide new opportunities (jobs, info). |
| Social Capital | Benefits gained from social connections. |
| Social Stratification | Ranking of people based on wealth, power, and status. |
| Social Mobility | Ability to move up or down in social class. |
| Absolute Poverty | Not enough resources to meet basic survival needs. |
| Relative Poverty | Having less income than the average standard of living. |
| Poverty Line | Minimum income needed to survive. |
| Individual Causes | Blame personal behavior. Examples: Low wages Lack of education Few job opportunities Race |
| Race | A socially constructed category used historically to justify inequality. |
| Racism | Belief that races have different and unequal traits. |
| Institutional Racism | Racism built into laws and social institutions, even if people are not intentionally racist. |
| Functionalism | Race differences help maintain social order. |
| Conflict Theory | Race inequality is about power and economic control. |
| Symbolic Interactionism | Focuses on everyday interactions and microaggressions. |
| Sex | Biological differences. |
| Gender | Social expectations and roles. |
| Sexuality | Sexual attraction and identity. |
| Gender Pay Gap | Women earn less than men on average. |
| Glass Ceiling | Invisible barrier preventing women from reaching top jobs. |
| Glass Escalator | Men promoted faster in female-dominated careers. |
| Feminism | Belief in equal rights for men and women socially, politically, and economically. |
| Rape Culture | A society where sexual violence is normalized through:Victim blaming Sexual objectification Minimizing assault |