1.1- key sociological concepts

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what is status?
a rank or position that someone holds in society
what is identity?
identity is how we see ourselves and how others see us. it's formed by our life experiences and people we surround ourselves with.
what are sanctions?
these enforce norms and can be positive or negative.
what are roles?
expected way of behaving e.g son should respect parents
what is cultural diversity?
the term used to describe differences between human cultures
what is culture?
the way of life of a particular group of people. it includes norms, values, as well as language, religion, food, fashion and arts
what are norms?
unwritten informal rules about how someone should behave in a certain situation
what are values?
ideas or beliefs that people have about what is desirable or worth striving for