Sociology Flashcards
Sociology
is the study of the interactions among people living together in a society and their actions, beliefs, and behaviours in order to understand the society.
Structural Functionalism
to study how social structures function to serve the needs of society
Conflict Theory
to study how power forms the basis of the relationships between different groups and creates social conflict
Feminist Sociology
to examine conflicts created by gender (gender inequality)
Symbolic Interactionism
to study the individualś role and place within the wider society and how people create their world through social interactions
Schools of Thought sociology
- Structural Functionalism
- Conflict Theory (Marxism)
- Feminist Sociology
- Symbolic Interactionism
Values
Shared ideas and standards that are considered acceptable and binding
Norms
expectations about how people should behave
Role
The expected behaviour of a person in a particular social position
Macrosociology
an approach of sociology that analyzes social systems on a large scale
Microsociology
the study of small groups and individuals within a society
Sociologists Study
- Individual behaviour within the context of groups
- The behaviour of groups
3, A society as whole
Sociologists also compare
and contrast human interactions and behaviours between different societies.
Sociologists examine a wide range of issues and topics including
- Gender roles
- Family structure
- Social classes
- Criminal behaviour
- Social institutions
- Ethnicity
- Sexuality
Society
A large group of people who live in the same area and who share a distinctive culture and institutions
What does society provide
this group provides protection, stability, security and identity to its members
Socialization
The continuing process where an individual learns the appropriate behaviours patterns, skills, and values for his or her social world.
Socialization 4 Types
- Primary Socialization:
- The Process of learning the basic skills need to survive in society - Secondary Socialization:
- The process of learning how to behave appropriately in groups situations - Anticipatory Socialization:
- The process of learning how to plan the way to behave in new situations - Resocialization:
- The process by which negative behaviour is transformed into socially acceptable behaviour.
Abnormal Socialization Types
- Child Abuse
- Feral Children
- Isolated Children
Forms of Child Abuse
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Neglect
Bureaucracy
A large administration that pursues wide a variety of goals
This socializing agent is where one learns about traditions, symbols, and values. It can be shaped by history and laws.
Culture
Emotional Abuse
May include repeatedly criticizing child or subjecting the child to an unhappy or distubing environment
Neglect
The failure to provide physical or emotional necessities of life
