concepts Flashcards
persons
The individual human; their relationships with other persons and with society, culture
and the environment through time
society
human relationships from small to large systems
culture
knowledge shared by members of group reflecting their customs, values, laws, way of life.
environment
settings where people live and work. interactions with environment, perceptions of, actions to improve it.
power
ability to influence other people or persuade
time
continuous passage of existence. perceptions of past present and future
authority
rights to make decisions, determine, adjudicate, settles issues/disputes
identity
sense of self formed from personal, social, cultural levels
gender
socially constructed differences between male and female
technology
tools to assist interactions
globalisation
process of integration and the sharing of goods, capital, services, knowledge, leisure, sport, ideas, and culture between countries by technology
Class
a system where society is organised hierarchically
ethnicity
ethnic groups. identifying and belonging to
kinship
established relationships between individuals and groups (biological or marital)
life course
age categories from life to death
life stages
stages of life, define age group
responsibility
being accountable
rights
fundamental rights for example equality, education, freedom to belief
Roles
social expectations attached to position
self concept
various identities, attitudes, beliefs and values
social construct
socially constructed
socialisation
internalising roles to become members of society
status
Form of social stratification ranking positions
acculturation
contracts between different cultures and the outcomes of such contacts. For example language adoption, food practises, fashion trends
change
alteration or modification of cultural elements
continuity
persistance or consistent existence of cultural elements in a society across time
Cultural diversity
Appears as society becomes larger and more complex, immigrant groups join dominant culture and subcultures form within community
Cultural heritage
practises, traditions, customs, and knowledge that defines who we are socially and personally
cultural relativism
The idea that concepts are socially constructed and vary across cultures.
Therefore, individuals and groups must always view other cultures
objectively and not judge them using the values and norms of their
own culture as a measure of right or wrong.
Customs
established ways of acting or cultural practises that are unique to groups in society. Customs have important links to the heritage, values and traditions of people
stereotype
preconceived view of the characteristics of a group held by individuals who are not part of that group. Usually negative
values
deeply held ideas/beliefs that guide our thinking language and behaviour
what are the fundamental course concepts?
Persons, society, culture, environment, time
define micro and give example
Personal interactions between individuals, family and peers
define meso and give examples
groups in the community, village, school, workplace, local interest club, branch, organisation and state. Known as middle level.
define macro and give examples
interactions are impersonal and relate to large institutions, the media, law and government are evident at national and international level.
should interactions be one way or two way
two way duh
