sociology Flashcards
absolute poverty
when people don’t have enough money to obtain the minimum need to survive such as no food or shelter.
achieved status
social positions that are earned in society based on talents
ageism
discrimination based on age
agencies of formal social control
police force, courts and prisons these usually control peoples behaviours based on written laws
informal social control
groups such as peer groups, work mates and families that control peoples behaviour based on social processes.
primary socialisation
learning norms and values of a society in early childhood usually taught to a child by the family.
secondary socialisation
groups such as peer groups, religion, media, and education in which people learn the norms and values of society.
ascribed status
social positions that are fixed at birth.
reconstituted family
a family in which one or both partners have a child or children from a previous relationship.
Bourgeoisie
the ruling class in society.
canalisation
the way parents channel their children’s interests through toys, games and other activities that are gender appropriate.
capitalism
an economic system where it generates money for the bourgeoisie
conformity
behaviour that complies with or follows society norms and values.
conjugal roles
the domestic roles of married or cohabiting couples
corporate crime
crimes committed by employees on behalf of the company or organisation they work for.
