Sociology Revision Paper 1 Flashcards
What is a norm
A pattern of behavior that people in society normally do
What is a value
A lasting idea or belief that guide an individual’s behavior
What is consensus theory
The theory that all institutions agree on something all their beliefs and values
What is conflict theory
The idea that there is social inequality between social groups like one that is dominant and one that isn’t
What is secondary socialization
Learning the norms and values outside of the family. Examples include the peer groups, schools and sport groups
What is primary socialization
Learning the norms and values through the family
What is socialization
The process where an individual gains an understanding of the rules and behavior of society
What is hybrid Identity
Refers to someone’s sense of who they are is a mixture of two or more influences
What is informal social control
The sanctioning of an individual or a peer group, someone with the same or different social status
What is an example of informal social control
An angry look
Encouraging someone
Physical aggression
What is formal social control
Normative standards based on official laws and social agencies
What is an example of formal social control
Censorship
Police force
Laws
Court systems
Taxes
What is an example of consensus theory
Fuctionalism
What is an example of conflict theory
Marxism
