key sociological terms within topic 1

Question 1

What is social solidarity ?

Answer 1

Where society is unified by our shared norms and values.

Question 1

What are specialist skills ?

Answer 1

Where schools prepare students for life in wider society and these skills are used to create an effective adult workforce.

Question 2

What is value consensus ?

Answer 2

A common set of beliefs and principles to work towards as a society.

Question 3

What is meritocracy ?

Answer 3

The belief that you get your job and pay based off of the reward system and how hard you work.

Question 4

What is social stratification ?

Answer 4

The system of social standing , and where different group of people are on the social ladder. Factors that can contribute to these are wealth, education, income, family background, power etc.

Question 5

What is female emancipation ?

Answer 5

The process of liberating women and empowering them with rights, freedom and opportunities for political, social and economic change.

Question 6

What is social cohesion ? ( Education topic)

Answer 6

The strength of relationships and the sense of solidarity within / among members of the community.