Biopsychosocial model, society and culture Flashcards
what is macrosociology and some examples
examines social interactions that affect the majority of a population. examples : poverty and war
manifest functions
intended and known consequences of an institution
latent functions
unrecognizable and unintended consequences of an institution
what do absolute constructionists believe in
they believe that reality is created and humans give objective phenomena meaning
what do moderate social constructionists believe in
they believe that there are some parts of reality that exist outside humanity
what are the two theories that are common with both macro and microsociology
rational choice and social exchange theories
what does non material culture refer to
it refers to the ideas and practices that is associated with a certain way of life
what are the four types of government
monarchy - a form of government in which the head of state is in rule until death
oligarchy - power rests with a small number of people
democracy - power rests within the citizens through voting
anarchy - no government whatsoever
what is secularization
the transformation from religious to non religious
what are the four demographic theories
activity, disengagement, continuity and life course perspective
- examines ways that the older generation look at themselves
- there is a separation between older people and society. there is a chance for self reflection
- trying to maintain the same basic structure as they age
- considering the whole course of life
what is the difference between discrimination and prejudice
discrimination is when someone is treated differently in which they are not allowed to do something
prejudice is holding certain attitudes towards someone based on a group they are in
what is gentrification
occurs when a poor, urban area changes as more wealthy people move in (gets more expensive)
what is it called when people may not move up in a class but their children do
intergenerational mobility
