social theory ex 2 Flashcards
1
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What is a positive-sum game?
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- everyone invovled gains something, benefits from something
- Axelrod
- you win, i win
- “rich get richer, we all benefit”
2
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What is a negative-zero game?
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- a clear cut winner and loser
- Marx
- “rich get richer, poor get poorer”
3
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What is Comos?
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- spontaneous order
- areas of “free market” & “free choice”
- Examples would be marriages, religion, friends
4
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What is Taxis?
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- human made order
- examples would be AA, culture at Baylor, work office
5
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What does norms of reciprocity?
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- states that reciprocating is universal and instinctive
- coined by Axelrod
6
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When is selfish behavior’s best for social order
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- when interaction is repeated
- when interaction is positive-sum game
7
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What is the prisoner’s dilemma?
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- complete selfish and distrust leads to no cooperation
- you know what the example
8
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What is Cooperation Theory?
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- we all work together for a better society
- 4 things for this to work: avoid conflict, stand up for oneself, forgive, and be clear of motives
9
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What is Nash Equilibrium?
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- belief that the best social order comes if there is selfish behavior as well as concern for others
- value rationality in the form of legitimate authority and civic sensibility
10
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What does Du Bois believe?
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-group identities and norms —> individual consciousness
- CRT
11
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What is sex/gender influenced by?
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- stereotypes
- narratives
- roles
- interests
- expectations
12
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What is the Dramaturgical Approach ?
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- idea from Goffman
- we internalize of “social” roles; tells us how we are supposed to act
- believes we have a “front stage” and “backstage” self
13
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What does Goffman think of courtship norms?
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- leads to a passive and active roles
- affects more than a relationship, affects school and work as well
14
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What is social regulation?
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- rules set by society, your culture
- moral order
- having too little leads to anomic suicide
15
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What does one need to be a “healthy” self?
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- social regulation
- social integration