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SOC final

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social structure
the underlying regularities or patterns in how people behave in their relationships with one another
division of labor
the specialization of work tasks by means of which different occupations are combined within a production system. All societies have at least one form of this, especially between tasks allocated to men and those performed by women.
Rational choice appeoac
The theory that an individuals behavior is purposive.
Socialization
the social processes through which children develop an awareness of social norms and values and achieve a distinct sense of self
social facts
According to Emile Durkheim, the aspects of social life that shape our actions as individuals.
Conflict Theory
A sociological perspective that emphasizes the role of political and economic power and oppression as contributing to the existing social order.
Social construction
An idea or practice that a group of people agree exists. It is maintained over time by people taking its existence for granted.
Feminism
the advocacy of the rights of women to be equal with men in all spheres of life
Macrosociology
The study of large-scale groups, organizations, or social systems.
Feminist Theory
a sociological perspective that emphasizes the centrality of gender in analyzing the social world and particularly the uniqueness of the experience of women
quantitative methods
Sociological research utilizing objective and statistical data; often focusing on documenting trends, comparing subgroups or exploring correlations relationships
What is personal space and how does it operate in society
Personal space is a barrier between two people when I'm person so that one doesn't push another's comfort level. In today's society personal space is a major aspect but some cultures do not believe in this which can cause discomfort to others.
nonverbal communication
communication without the use of words.
What is ethnocentrism and explain one example
Ethnocentrism is looking at traditions from other cultures we may not understand and there by misinterpreting it. For example children brides.
Deviance
nonconformity to a set of norms that a significant number of people in a community or society accept
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