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Sociology Paper 1
Social Processes: Sociology
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What are norms?
Behaviours
that are
acceptable
in
society.
EG: Eating with a knife and fork.
What is culture?
A
shared
way
of
life
between a
group
of
people
in society.
EG: Languages
What are values?
Beliefs that
motivate
people to
act
one way or another.
EG: Following the law.
What is status?
The amount of
power
someone
holds
in society
EG: Gender, Class.
What is identity?
How people
see
themselves
in society.
EG: Gender
What is ascribed status?
The
status
people are
born
with.
EG: being a prince
What is achieved status?
Status that is
earned
through
individual
achievement.
EG: Being a criminal.
What is deviance?
Breaking
the
norms
of society.
EG: Breaking the law.
What is gender?
The
characteristics
of
men
and
women
that are
socially
constructed.
EG: the way we dress.
What are sanctions?
Things that are used to
reward
positive
or
negative
behaviour.
EG:
Formal
and
informal
sanctions
What is cultural
diversity?
The presence of
multiple cultures
and
ethnicities
within a society.
EG: Traditional festivals - Diwali, Traditional languages
What is the nature theory?
Where
genetics
play a role in
behaviour.
EG: the ability to learn and produce a language.
What
is the nurture theory?
Behaviour
that is
learnt
from being
taught
through
socialisation.
EG: (Primary/Secondary Socialisation) How to walk.
What are feral children?
Children
that have been
neglected
and not properly
socialised.
EG:
Oxana
, girl raised by
dogs
- didnt know human behaviours like
speaking
or
walking
upright.
What are agents of socialisation?
People
and
institutions
which carry out the process of
socialisation
by teaching
norms.
EG:
Family
What are agents of social control?
Institutions or
individuals
that enforce social
norms
and maintain
social order.
EG: Education
What is formal control?
Punishments
and
rewards
based on the law.
EG:
Fines
and
prison
What is informal control?
Rewards
and
punishments
based on
norms.
EG: School -
Detentions
How do agents of socialisation pass on culture and identity? (Gender)
~
Different toys
(Cars, dolls)
~
Dressed
in different
colours
and
styles
(Pink, Blue)
How do agents of socialisation pass on culture and identity? (Class)
middle class
~
Travelling
to different
countries
~ Visiting
museums
~ Attending concerts
How do agents of socialisation pass on culture and identity? (Ethnic identity)
~Traditional clothing:
Scottish Kilt
~Traditional languages:
Spanish
~Traditional celebrations:
Diwali