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Sociology 2031 with Owens at University of Colorado Boulder
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By: Jillian Wallendorf
Created: 2011-09-26
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Created: 2011-09-26
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Sociology
the systematic study of human society
"people doing things together"
The Sociological Imagination
Mills argues we must see ourselves located in a social & historical context
Troubles
privately felt problems that spring from events or feelings in one individuals life
Issues
affect large numbers of people and have their origins in the institutional arrangements and history of society
Social Structure
the organized pattern of social relationships and social institutions that together constitute society
Social Institutions
established and organized systems of social behavior with a particular and recognized purpose
Social Interaction
behavior between two or more people that is given meaning
-process by which people act toward or respond to other people, the foundation for all relationships and groups in society
In-Group
any group or category to which people feel they belong
Out-Group
a group or category to which people feel they do not belong
Symbolic Interaction
interaction has shared meaning, although race, class, and gender play a part in the meanings we give to interaction with others
Thomas Theorem
If you define it as real, it has real consequences
Dramaturgy
look at society as though it's a theatre
Front Stage Behavior
where the player performs a specific role before an audience
Back Stage Behavior
player not required to perform a certain role because the audience can no longer see
Socialization
the lifelong process through which people learn the attitudes, values, and behaviors appropriate for members of a particular culture
Family
most important agent of socialization
School
inequalities within the educational system result in different experiences based on class, race, & gender
Peer Groups
as you grow up, your peers become more influential in the socialization process
Social Problem
a condition that undermines the well-being of some members of a society and is usually a matter of public controversy
Claims Making
process of convincing the public & important public officials that a particular situation should be defined as a social problem
Stratification
society's system of ranking categories of people in a heirarchy
Social Class
being born into a particular social class affects people's life chances
Weber's Analysis of Class
1. Wealth
2. Prestige
3. Power
Wealth
value of all of a person's or family's economic assets
Prestige
respect or regard with which a person or status position is regarded by others
Power
the ability of people to achieve their goals despite opposition from others
Socioeconomic Status
combined measure that attempts to classify individuals in terms of income, occupation, & education
The Middle Class
40%
The Working Class
30%
blue-collar
The Lower Class
27%
bottom of SES ladder
Life Chances
extent to which individuals have access to important resources
Access to Healthcare: Consequence of Poverty
poor have lower life expectancies
Housing: Consequences of Poverty
homelessness is major problem
Education: Consequences of Poverty
property taxes tend to be a primary funding source for public shcools
The Davis-Moore Thesis
every society must fill a wide variety of positions & ensure that people accomplish important tasks
Race
a group of people who are categorized together on the basis of real or alleged physical similarities
"A Class Divided"
race is socially constructed
*eye color to separate children
Ethnicity
refers to a group of people distinguished primarily on the basis of cultural characteristics/nationality
Assimilation
making them more like us
Pluralism
multicultural society
Racism
a set of attitudes, beliefs, & practices that is used to justify the superior treatment of one racial/ethnic group & the inferior treatment of another
Merton's Typology
unprejudiced non-discriminator
prejudiced discriminator
unprejudiced discriminator
prejudiced non-discriminator
Prejudice
attitude toward people based on group membership (+/-)
Discrimination
involves action that entails differential treatment based on group membership
Institutional Racism
racism at work in the operation of social institutions, including the economy, schools, hospitals, criminal justice system
Scapegoat Theory
prejudice develops among people who are frustrated at their lack of control over their lives
Cultural Theory
prejudice is built into cultre
Affirmative Action
policies intended to improve the social standing of minorities subject to past prejudice and discrimination
Sex
generally defined as a biological concept determined on the basis of primary sex characteristics
Gender
social distinction based on culturally conceived and learned ideas about appropriate appearance, behavior, & mental/emotional characteristics
Gender Roles
the characteristics, attitudes, feelings, & behaviors that society expects of females & males
Feminist Theory
women should be equal to men
Occupational Sex Segregation
degree to which men & women are concentrated in occupations in which workers of one sex predominate
Glass Ceiling
invisible barriers that keep women & people of color from advancing in their careers
Glass Escalator
men entering traditionally female-dominated professions experience faster promotions & higher salaries than women
About this deck
By: Jillian Wallendorf
Created: 2011-09-26
Size: 56 flashcards
Views: 42
Created: 2011-09-26
Size: 56 flashcards
Views: 42
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