Ethnicity, Sex & Gender, Age, Disability and Sociological Theories. Flashcards

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What is ethnicity?

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The shared culture of a social group which gives members a common identity.

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What is ethnicity made up of?

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Language, religion, diet, customs, norms and values.

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What is sex?

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The biological differences between men and women

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What is gender?

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The socially constructed differences learned through socialisation between males and females.

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What do sociologists argue age is?

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A social construction.

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What does disability refer to?

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A physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

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What does structure refer to?

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That society shapes the individual.

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What does action refer to?

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That individuals have free will.

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