CSP Flashcards

chapter 1 and 2

1
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is a characteristic that defines an individual and is shaped by one’s membership in a particular group

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Identity

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2
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can identity change over time?

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yes

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3
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identity, culture, society, and politics are studied

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social sciences

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4
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systematic study of the biological, cultural, and social aspects of man

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anthropology

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5
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what is social anthropology?

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social patterns practices and cultural variations develop across different societies

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6
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what is cultural anthropology?

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cultural variation across different societies and examines the need to understand each culture in its context.

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7
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what is linguistic anthropology?

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language and discourse; how they shape different aspects of human society and culture

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what is biological/physical anthropology?

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origins of humans and the interplay between social factors; human evolution, adaptation, etc.

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9
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study of human social life, groups, and society

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SOCIOLOGY

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10
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culture, gender, race, and ethnicity, social movements, etc

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SOCIOLOGY

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11
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systematic study of politics

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POLITICAL SCIENCE

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12
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people make, preserve, and amend the general rules under which they live

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POLITICAL SCIENCE

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13
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equality, freedom, and justice are __________ to conflict, resolution, and cooperation

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linked

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14
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understand the nature and characteristics of _________________- and how it shapes the way society is organised

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authority and power distribution

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15
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what is political administration?

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how the government functions and how policies were made

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16
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what is political economy?

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interplay between economics, politics, and law and its implications to the various institutions

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17
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what is comparative politics?

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domestic politics and gov. systems across different sovereign states.

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18
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group of individuals sharing a common culture, geographical location, and government

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society

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19
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society is characterized by

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a. social solidarty
b. shared identity and culture
c. common language
d. large population and the ability to sustain succeeding members
e. definite geographical area
f. political, economic, and social organization

20
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first society

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hunting and gathering

21
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sedimentary life, agriculture first introduced

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horticultural and pastoral societies

22
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farming was more common; food production was better

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agricultural societies

23
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technological advancements; machines; urban cities

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industrial societies

24
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knowledge, technological innovation is the key

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post- industrialist societies

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what is the difference between material and nonmaterial culture
material: tangible or physical l nonmaterial: untangible and element-like language
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stories that define a society
folklore
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represent and convey a meaning
symbols
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set of symbols that are used to communicate verbally
language
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norms that may be violated w/o consequence
folkways
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norms with moral connotations
mores
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norms that are legally enacted and enforce
laws
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shared principles
value
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forming identity through social interaction
socialization
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gradually learns or acquires the important aspect
enculturation
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is culture dynamic
YES
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culture is the central focus of its discipline
anthropology
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what is the difference between the relativistic approach and the ethnocentric approach
relativistic - culture is equal ethnocentric - native culture is superior (negative)
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what is xenocentrism
when they believe the culture is inferior
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what is cultural relativism
accept cultural differences
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what is structural functionalism?
assumes society is a stable and orderly system Culture is the glue
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what is conflict theory?
constant power struggle among the various groups within society "dominant class."
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what is symbolic interactionism?
individual and group behavior as defining features in society
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what is multiculturalism?
ideology that promotes cultural diversity
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what is cultural sensitivity?
where culture should be accepted and celebrated
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