Final Exam Terms Flashcards
Demography
the study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations.
This can inform decision making in areas such as health care, education, and urban planning
Homelessness’s
Someone without stable, safe, permanent, housing
This can impact their health and well being
Work family conflict
When work responsibilities negatively affect the roles a person usually preforms in a family
It is important to find a balance between the 2 to take care of yourself and your loved ones
Infant mortality rate
The number of children in a country in a given year who die before their first birthday
This shows how healthy a population is. High rates can mean
Polygny
The practice of a man having more than one wife
it can provide social and economic support for women and children
Patrilocal
When a kinship group is located near the husbands family, such as in ancient Rome
This can help maintain family ties, inhertiance systems and the passing down of family traditions
Matrilineal
When the family line is traced on the mothers side for example in the first nation families before the 19 century
Women have greater authority and decision making power and control over resources
Resocialization
When a person makes a transition into a new, the discard old behaviours in order to adopt into a new one
this helps shapes individuals identities and helps enable them to function effectivly in society
Baby boom echo
The children of baby boomers, generally born between 1976 and 2001
Anticipatory socialization
When an individual learns and practices a new role before actually adopting it
This helps people feel more confident and prepared when they eventually take on those roles
Cohort
A group of people in society based on age and corresponding fertility patterns
Understanding cohorts can provide insights into generational differences and help better understand social trends and changes
Polyandry
When several men are required to support a wife and children because their society is very poor
Marriage
union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them
offers emotional support companionship and a sense of security
Cohabitation
Unmarried couple living together
Helps individuals understand the dynamics of living together and make informed decisions about the future
Reference group
a group to which an individual or another group is compared
allows to gain a sense of belonging and validation
