The Sociological Approach - Keywords Flashcards
Sociology
the study of society
Socialisation
The process by which individuals learn the values norms and culture of society
Deviance
when people go against or don’t conform to social norms and values
Gender
culturally created differences between men and women which are learnt through socialisation
Conformity
when people adhere to social norms and values
Values (give example)
Beliefs about what is right or wrong in a particular society which sets standards that should be maintained. E.g. privacy, respect for human life.
Norms (give example)
Provide guidelines on appropriate and expected behaviour in society. They are enforced by sanctions. E.g. - people are expected to stay quiet in the cinema watching a film.
Culture (give example)
The way of life of a particular group of people, such as students. E.g. - certain languags, beliefs, norms/values
Society
A large community of people with some degree of social order
Sex
Biological differences between men and women
Gender roles
Distinct sets of behaviours and norms prescribed by society for men and women
Patriarchy
A system where males dominate in every area of society
Social structures (give example)
The different parts or institutions that make up society, such as: families, educations and stratification systems
Social control
The techniques and startegies for preventing deviant human behaviour in any society
Sanctions
Rewards or punishments to those who conform to or break the rules
