Key sociological concepts

• What is the definition of wealth in sociological terms?


  Wealth is the amount of possession a person has, specifically money.
• How is wealth measured in sociology?

  Wealth is measured by the amount of money and possessions a person has.
• What is the significance of wealth in sociological studies?


  Wealth is significant as it influences social status and access to resources.
• What does the term "ascribed" refer to in sociology?


  Position born into, not achieved or earned
• How does ascribed status differ from achieved status?


  Ascribed status is assigned at birth, while achieved status is earned through actions
• What is an example of ascribed status?


  Being born into a royal family
• What is the definition of wealth in sociological terms?


  Wealth refers to the abundance of valuable resources or material possessions
• What are key sociological concepts related to social status?


  • Ascribed status: position born into, not achieved or earned
  • Achieved status: position earned through actions
  • Wealth: abundance of valuable resources or material possessions
• achieve wealth 


  Postition earned or achieved
• Social class is based on income, education, occupation, and prestige.
• The three main types of social classes are upper class, middle class, and lower class.
• Sociology 


  Study about society and social behaviour
• Society 


  A group of people who share a common territory and

  culture who interact with each other
• Culture 


  A shared , learned by of life
• Norms

  Expectations or unwritten informal rules that are

  considered acceptable or appropriate in a society
• Deviant


  Behaviour that goes against accepted norms
• values


  The beliefs and principles that guide a person’s behaviour

  and decision making
• role


  The function assumed, or part played by someone or

  something in a particular situation
• Status


  Level of importance within society that a person or

  occupation is seen to have
• Achieved wealth


  Position earned or achieved