introducing - key terms

Question 1

Identity

Answer 1

Social construct - refers to our sense of self in relation to others.

Question 2

Gender

Answer 2

Socially constructed - describes the ways in which we are expected to behave in terms of sex - norms and values

Question 3

Sexuality

Answer 3

Identity, attraction and experiences - straight, gay, bi, trans, etc

Question 4

Class

Answer 4

A broad group of people who share similar economic situation such as occupation, income and ownership of wealth

Question 5

Life chances

Answer 5

Life expectancy, education, income, housing type, health, illness, etc

Question 6

Minorities

Answer 6

A small group within main culture that has different national or cultural traditions and different norms and values to the main group

Question 7

Ethnicity

Answer 7

Belonging to a social group with common national culture and tradition

Question 8

Age

Answer 8

Socially constructed to an extent - how we are supposed to behave in regards to age - norms and values

Question 9

Disability

Answer 9

Socially constructed: A consequence of an impairment that may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental or some combination of these. May be present from birth or occur during a person’s lifetime

Question 10

Nationality

Answer 10

Socially constructed through symbols such as flags, anthems, rituals and national holidays and festivals. An imagined community where members may never meet.