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Exam 1 Flashcards

1
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sociology

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the systematic study of individuals, groups, etc. (looking for patterns)

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how is intersectionality used?

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  • theorize social problems
  • analyze and critique policies meant to address such problems
  • understand the complexities of the social world
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what is intersectionality?

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it addresses the convergence of a variety of social identity characteristics in the context of interacting social forces and institutions

-reveals hegemonic normativity and power (straight, white, male)

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domains of power

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disciplinary- certain specific restrains within a field

interpersonal- individual identities come with power and privilege

structural- institutions can perpetuate inequalities and distributions of power

cultural- certain beliefs, values, norms

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what is the objective definition of a social problem?

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a social condition that has negative consequences for individuals, our social world, or physical world

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what is the subjective definition of a social problem?

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for a social problem to exist someone has to
-notice it
-define it as negative
-tell other people

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what is the Thomas Theorem?

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if men describe their situation as real it is real in its consequences

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what are the macro theories?

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functionalism
feminist
conflict

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what are the micro theories?

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symbolic interactionalism

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what is the the functionalist theory?

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the human body, interdependent functioning parts held together by norms, values, and common morality

  • how society creates and maintains order

-don’t like rapid change

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what is the conflict theory?

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society is held together by power and domination to benefit those at the top

  • based on class conflict
  • overcome through class consciousness
  • Karl Marx
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what is the feminist theory?

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they look into patriarchal power, gender, other areas of oppression

  • who is being excluded from analysis of power?
  • what identities have power?
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what is the (symbolic) interactionist theory?

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how we use shared language and symbols to create and maintain our social reality

  • highlights what we take for granted
  • how do interactions and language shape understanding of the situation?
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what is symbolic interactionism?

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the existence of mind, self, society, emerge from interaction and the use and shared understandings of symbols

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what are some components of social class?

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education, location, investments, financial literacy, family structure, job title

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what is wealth?

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total value of assets
- checking, savings, vehicles, stock, property

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what is gross wealth?

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the total wealth

18
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what is net wealth?

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gross wealth minus any debt

19
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what is the difference between wealth and income?

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wealth preserves economic divisions and is more unequally distributed than income

20
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what is absolute poverty?

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the lack of basic needs

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what is relative poverty?

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cannot achieve a quality lifestyle relative to others (can’t maintain a good quality standard of living)

22
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what is the federal definition of poverty?

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pre-tax income is less than three times the cost of a minimum food budget

23
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what are some of the trends of poverty?

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  • threshold doesn’t change based on location
  • gender, location, race, age
  • higher in young people
24
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what are some consequences of poverty?

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  • no food security/ hunger
  • lack of quality affordable housing
  • unaffordable healthcare
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what is a functionalist view on poverty?

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division of labor is necessary so different people and parts of the economy can serve different functions

  • fear of poverty as a motivator
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how does a conflict theorist view poverty?

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inequality is inevitable but it is because that is how the system is rigged (by the power elite)

  • “solutions” benefit the wealthy elite
27
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how does a feminist view poverty?

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feminization of the poor

  • a view of the deserving poor (veterans, widows) and undeserving poor (single mom, unmarried young moms)
28
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social inequality

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the unequal distribution of resources and social positions

29
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what are some solutions and responses to poverty?

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  • US Welfare Policy
  • TANF (temporary assistance for needy families)
  • American Rescue Plan (child tax credit)

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