Social roles, ect. Flashcards
What is rank?
an individual’s position in the structure of a group in society
What is a minority?
the individuals or groups who are different from the major population in a society
Which term is associated with this scenario?
The governor of Illinois was the main speaker at the annual Memorial Day service.
status
What is a role?
the behavior that an individual is expected to display as a member of a society
What is status?
the defined position or rank in a society
Which term is associated with this scenario?
Many women are taking business and governmental leadership roles in Arab countries.
vertical mobility
Which term is associated with this scenario?
At one time, African Americans were not admitted to most colleges and universities in the United States.
segregation
Which term is associated with this scenario?
At one time, there were separate public facilities for blacks and whites living in the United States.
discrimination
Which term is associated with this scenario?
A carpenter takes a new job that pays the same salary because he will only have to drive 1 mile to work instead of the 9 miles he drove to the other job.
horizontal mobility
What is the main difference between a social group and a social class?
establishment of goals
