(1) Core Concepts In Sociology

Question 1

Define CULTURE.

Answer 1

Beliefs, ideas, customs or social behaviour carried out by a specific group of people or a society.

Question 2

1. Define CUSTOMS.

2. Give 3 examples of CUSTOMS.

Answer 2

1. Social habits which, through repetition, become the basis of an order of social behaviour. Also known as folkways.
2. Saying “bless you” when someone sneezes, not invading anyone’s personal space and saying “hello” When answering the phone.

Question 3

1. Define NORMS.

2. What are the 4 types of NORMS.

Answer 3

1. Expectations in social behaviour that a society is expected to follow.
2. Folkways, morals, taboos, and laws.

Question 4

Define VALUES.

Answer 4

Collective ideas about what is desirable and what is undesirable in a particular society.

Question 5

Define ROLES.

Answer 5

How an individual behaves throughout the day depending on their situation.

Question 6

Define STATUS.

Answer 6

A socially defined position within a group or society.

Question 7

1. Define SOCIALISATION.
2. Define PRIMARY SOCIALISATION and give an example.
3. Define SECONDARY SOCIALISATION and give an example.

Answer 7

1. The way someone acquires the set NORMS and VALUES in society.
2. When you first learn the set NORMS and VALUES of society.
   e. g. Family
3. When you begin to develop your understanding of the set NORMS and VALUES of society.
   e. g. School