Diversity, Social Justice And Oppression Flashcards
What is ethnicentrism
An orientation that holds ones own culture, ethnic, or racial group as superior to others
What is stratification
Structured inequality of entire categories of people who have unequal access to social rewards
What is pluralism?
A society in which diverse members maintain their own traditions while cooperatively working together and seeing others traits as valuable
What are the 4 most common causes of disability among older adults
1) chronic diseases
2) injuries
3) mental impairment
4) malnutrition
What is sexual orientation
Pattern of physical and emotional arousal toward other persons
Not a choice
What is sexual behaviour
Sexual contacts or actions
Can be influenced by peer pressure, religious beliefs, etc
What is sexual identity
The way people present their sexual preferences
How does gender role theory posit?
That boys and girls learn to perform one biologically assigned gender through particular behaviours and attitudes
Emphasizes the environmental causes of gender roles and the impact of socialization
What does social role theory posit
Social structure is the underlying force in distinguishing genders
Sex-differentiated behaviour is driven by the division of labour between the two sexes
The division of labour creates gender roles, leading to gendered social behaviour
What are some of the functions of the institution of the family
1) to control and regulate sexual behaviour
2) to provide for new members of society
3) to provide the economic and emotional maintenance of individuals
4) to provide for primary socialization of children
What are some of the functions of the institution of religion
1) to provide solutions for the unexplained
2) to support the normative structure of the society
3) to provide a psychological diversion from unwanted life situations
4) to sustain the existing class structure
5) to promote and to prevent social change
What are some of the functions of the institution of the govt
1) to create norms via laws and enforce them
2) to adjudicate conflict via the courts
3) to provide for the welfare of members of society
4) to protect society from external threats
What are some of the functions of the institution of education
1) to transmit culture
2) to prepare for jobs and roles
3) to evaluate and select competent individuals
4) to transmit functional skills
What are some of the functions of the institution of economics
1) to provide methods for the production and distribution of goods and services
2) to enable individuals to acquire goods and services that are produced
What is social justice
The view that everyone deserves equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities
