Sociology Flashcards
what is the definition of sociology?
examining interactions and indépendance with people. why we are the people we are?
what is the definition of society?
a group of people that have something in common with each other
what is the definition of socialisation?
a life long process where members of a society learns values in order to have a place in society
what is the definition of primary socialisation
the norms and values you learn in early childhood
what is the definition of secondary socialisation
the norms and values you learn in later childhood (secondary school)
what is the definition of gender socialisation
involves earning the behaviour and attitudes considered appropriate for a given sex
eg. girls being girls, boys being boys
what is the definition of social control?
a concept that refers to the way peoples thoughts and opinions are regulated in social situations
what is the definition of social stratification
social inequality where society is divided into different levels on the basis of social characteristics eg. wealth
what is the definition of prejudice
to form an unfavourable opinion of an individual on inadequate facts
what is the definition of discrimination
the unfair treatment of a person or minority group to make a distinction and act on prejudice
what is the definition stereotype
making simple generalisation about all members of a group which allows them to categorise and treat them accordingly
what is needed to bring about social change
initiatives eg. this girl can
what are the 3 under represented groups in sports
ethnic minorities
disability
women
what is the individual and social benefit to health due to sport
individual - lower body weight and reduced blood pressure and stress
social - less strain on the NHS and lower obesity levels
what is the individual and social benefit to social due to sport
individual - improved social skills and the ability to make friends
social - improved community moral