Key Concepts Flashcards
Socialisation
Learning how to become an accepted member of society.
Enculturation =
Multiculturalism
Acculturation =
Hybrid society
Assimilation =
Monoculture
Social constructs
Refers to the recurring patterns of social behaviour and interrelationships between elements of society.
Micro-level
Studies small groups and individual interactions.
Meso-level
Studies groups.
Macro-level
Studies institutions and policies.
Hybrid society
A society that comprises a range of social and cultural influences and components, rather than having a homogenous identity.
Assimlation
The process through which individuals and groups of differing heritages acquire the basic habits, attitudes, and mode of life of an embracing culture.
Cultural pluralism
A condition in which many cultures coexist within a society and maintain their cultural differences.
Cultural diffusion
The spread of cultural trends across locations.
Multicultural
Relating to or containing several cultural ethnic groups within a society.
Social and cultural literacy
Relating to or containing several cultural ethnic groups within a society.
Communication
Can be verbal, non-verbal, physical - e.g their clothing.
Groups
Refers to the diversity of people in a society, e.g ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, etc.
Agents of socialisation
A person or institution that shapes an individual’s social development.
Stereotypes
The preconceived view of the characteristics of a group held by individuals who are not members of that group.
Social norms
Shared expectations of behaviour that are considered to be culturally and socially desirable and appropriate.
