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Sociology Semester 2 Final

Terms in this set (12)

Social Functions of Deviance
-Clarifying norms
-Unifying the group
-Diffusing tension
-Promoting social change
-Providing jobs
How to be considered devant
Do something that goes against the social norms of society.
Types of social mobility
Horizontal Mobility: Movement within a social class or stratum
Vertical Mobility: Movement between social classes or strata... can be either upwards or downward
Intergenerational Mobility: Status differences between generations in the same family... a special form of vertical mobility
Dimensions of Social Stratification
Wealth (assets)
Power (ability to control others)
Prestige (respect, honor, recognition, or courtesy an individual receives from other members of society
Six Social Classes (Highest to Lowest)
-Upper Class
-Upper Middle Class
-Lower Middle Class
-Working Class
-Working Poor
-The Underclass
Caste vs. Class System
In a caste system, scarce resources and social rewards are distributed on the basis of ascribed statuses.
In a class system, the distribution of scarce resources and rewards is determined on the basis of achieved statuses
Labeling Theory
Focuses on how individuals come to be identified as deviant... primary deviance (undetected) and secondary deviance (labeled)
Social Control
attempts by society to regulate people's thoughts and behavior
Katniss... deviant
Because she goes against the capitol
Class Consciousness
A belief that you are a member of an economic group whose interests are opposed to people in other such groups
What makes a social movement successful ?
When the purpose is clear with strong leaders that bring about a lot of people to fight for the movement
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