Topic 1: intro to sociology Flashcards
1
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Define sociology
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- The scientific study of social behavior in context
- Relationship between society + human action
- Focus = individuals/groups/societies
2
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Give some examples of sociology
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- Family relations
- Crime
- Drinking coffee
- Fashion
- Healthcare systems
3
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Define Sociological imagination
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Method of thinking about social world which refers to approaching phenomena/personal practices as new by questioning to see from many angles + understand in relation to wider society
4
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Study of individuals
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- Individuals in social context
- Behaviour in social environment
- Changes in behavior according to social environment and why
5
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Study of groups
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- Behavior
- How groups differ
- Diversity within a group and why it’s important
- How individuals work effectively in diversity
6
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Study of societies
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- How societies are organized = in social institutions e.g. family, religion, education, legal system
- Creation of social roles + expectations = guide human behavior
7
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What links individuals + groups + societies?
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Socialization
8
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Define socialization
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Process of learning values + norms in society which starts as soon as individuals are born
