t1 Flashcards
what is sociology?
study of society and human behaviour.
what is socialisation
where an individual learns the norms and values of the society.
what are the agents of socialization
family, media, work, religion, school,
what is sociological imagination
To consider society holistic point of view and how a range of factors can influence individuals life, and the individual influences society. Charles Wright Mills (1959), the sociological imagination is the ability to the see the link between public issues and private troubles.
how is sociology a social science
they use scientific ways to study society behaviour.
who made the ethical guidelines
The Australian Sociological Association (TASA)
what is ethical guidelines
TASA made guidelines to maintain integrity and not cause harm within sociological research and publishing. And to respect different opinions, theories and methodology.
what is voluntary participation? (a ethical guideline)
they are willing to participate in the research
Is aware of their rights to refuse to participate.
what is informed consent (a ethical guideline)
a formal agreement
tells the people what they’re participating in and how the research will be conducted and analyzed.
should sign a consent form which tells them their rights.
what is privacy ( ethical guidelines)
methods to use to disguise personal identities of the participants.
what is confidentiality of data (ethical guidelines)
using methods to insure the data gathered is securely stored.
what is a social construct
a phenomena that changes depending on time and place
4 main social categories
age, sex, ethnicity, socio economic status (SES)
identifying social categories help sociologist identify trends of groups and help those at disadvantage.
what is homogeneous?
assumption that all members of a group share the same characteristics and experiences .
what is heterogeneous?
members of a group have socially diverse experiences and characteristics.
stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination
