Basic Key Words Flashcards
Nature vs nurture
The debate between sociologists and scientists.scientists believe our behaviour is influenced by our genes sociologists believes it’s from nurture/socialisation
Things we consider important in society eg closing the curtains at night
Values
Conformity
Sticking to norms and values and not being deviant
Norms
Unwritten rules of behaviour, not deviant
Deviance
Behaviour that goes against the norm eg wearing a dress
Primary socialisation
Learning norms and values at home with family
A group of people who go against the norm
Subculture
Ethnicity
A group of people with a shared cultural background.
Gender socialisation
The way we are socialised to be feminine or masculine
Life chances
The opportunities and/or experiences people have
Topics of interest in society eg poverty
Social issues
Power and status
Someone who is respected in society eg in a patriarchal society men have more power and status because they have better jobs
Patriarchal
A male dominated society
Social policy
A change to society introduced by the government
Sociologists who believe we life in an unfair society in which men have more power and status and that women don’t have enough
Feminists
