keywords

Question 1

value consensus

Answer 1

Cohesion, unity and shared norms and values in a society

Question 2

secondary socialisation

Answer 2

A process of passing on society’s norms and values to new generations through social institutions such as education, religion, mass media etc

Question 3

meritocracy

Answer 3

a system where rewards are based on effort and ability

Question 4

achieved status

Answer 4

status achieved through ability and effort

Question 5

ascribed status

Answer 5

status given to individuals at birth on the basis of biological or family characteristics

Question 6

universalitistic standards

Answer 6

a set of rules which are applied equally to all members of a social group

Question 7

particularistic standards

Answer 7

a set of rules which are specific to an individual within a group

Question 8

collectivism

Answer 8

the idea that society is more important than the individual

Question 9

social solidarity

Answer 9

peace and harmony in a society among its members

Question 10

role allocation

Answer 10

putting people into roles which their aptitudes and capabilities