Society definitions

Question 1

Define society

Answer 1

an organised group of people associated for some specific purpose or with a shared common interest

Question 2

Define socialisation

Answer 2

a lifelong process of process of members of a society learn its norms, values, ideas, practices and roles in order to take their place in society

Question 3

Define Internalisation

Answer 3

the learning of values / attitudes that are incorporated within yourself

Question 4

Define social change

Answer 4

an alteration in the social order of society

Question 5

Define social control

Answer 5

a concept that refers to the way6 in which peoples thoughts, feelings, appearance and behaviours are regarded in social systems

Question 6

Define institution

Answer 6

an established organisation founded for religious, educational, professional or social purpose

Question 7

Define social issues

Answer 7

problems that affect many people within a society

Question 8

Define inequality

Answer 8

the unfair situation where resources and/or opportunities are distributed unevenly within a society

Question 9

Define social stratification

Answer 9

a type of social inequality, where society is divided into different levels on the basis of a social characteristic e.g. health / status

Question 10

Define social structures

Answer 10

organised pattern of social relationships and institutions that make up society

Question 11

Define social class

Answer 11

a term used to define social inequalities, i.e. certain groups have more access to wealth, income and power than other factors which contribute to social class; includes a person’s family background, income and education

Question 12

Define social action theory

Answer 12

a way of viewing society, emphasising active roles people have in shaping society.

Question 13

Define interactionist approach

Answer 13

the study of how individuals behave within society, it is a theoretical process which stems from social processes

Question 14

Define equality

Answer 14

the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities

Question 15

Define prejudice

Answer 15

to form an unfavourable opinion of an individual, often based on inadequate facts

Question 16

Define discrimination

Answer 16

unfair treatment of a person, or minority group; to make a distinction and act of prejudice

Question 17

Define equal opportunities

Answer 17

the right to access the the same opportunities, regardless of factors, e.g. race, sex, age, mental or physical capabilities

Question 18

Define overt discrimination, give example

Answer 18

obvious / visible discrimination

e.g. verbal racist abuse to a player

Question 19

Define covert discrimination, give example

Answer 19

less obvious / hidden

e.g. non-selection of a team due to race