Sociology and Kinesiology Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the sociology and kinesiology lecture notes, aiding in the understanding of social dynamics, health, and power relations.

Social Body

Concept in sociology that refers to how bodies create meaning and are influenced by cultural, political, and historical conditions.

Social Constructivism

Paradigm stating that we construct our realities and give meaning to our experiences within specific cultural/historical contexts.

Sociological Imagination

The recognition of the interdependent relationship between individuals and the social forces that shape their lives.

Paradigm Shift

A fundamental change in the approach or underlying assumptions that influence how a subject is understood.

Intersectionality

The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage.

Critical Thinking in Kinesiology

Involves identifying inequities, questioning norms, and considering the impact of social contexts on health and sports.

Power

The ability to act, influence, or control others; often involves social structures and relationships.

Hegemony

The dominance of one group over others, not just through force but also through consent and influence.

Cumulative Disadvantage

A social theory that explains how disadvantages stack up over time, leading to increasing inequality.

Medicalization

The process of defining a problem in medical terms, usually as an illness or disorder, affecting how people understand and address health.

Ableism

Discrimination in favor of able-bodied individuals, often undermining the value and rights of people with disabilities.

Food Desert

An area where healthy food is difficult to obtain, often due to a lack of grocery stores or high prices.

Distributive Justice

Fair distribution of benefits and burdens in society, particularly in relation to environmental justice and climate change.

Surveillance

The action of observing or monitoring individuals or groups, often used in a critical context regarding social control.

Social Determinants of Health

Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that affect their health.

Colonialism

The practice of establishing control over a foreign territory and its people, leading to the exploitation of resources and culture.

Resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; a common topic in discussing social and individual health.

Privilege

Unearned advantages that individuals or groups have over others based on social class, race, gender, or other factors.

Environmental Justice

The fair treatment and involvement of all people in environmental policies, recognizing that marginalized communities often suffer more from environmental hazards.

Cultural Capital

The social assets (education, intellect, style of speech, dress, etc.) that promote social mobility in a stratified society.