soc midterm

culture

The way we think, act, and interact, encompassing language, norms, production, and identity.

Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis

Suggests that language influences our perception of the world.

folkways

Types of norms that differentiate right from rude.

mores

Types of norms that differentiate right from wrong.

taboos

Types of norms that differentiate right from forbidden.

laws

Types of norms that differentiate right from illegal.

ethnocentrism

Judging other cultures by one’s own standards.

xenophobia

Fear or hostility toward different cultures.

cultural appropriation

Taking from another culture without permission.

cultural appreciation

Meaningful engagement and respect for another culture.

race as a social construct

A socially assigned meaning based on physical differences, not a biological fact.

racialization

The process by which societies create racial categories, often influenced by colonialism.

white privilege

Advantages unrecognized by white individuals, allowing them to advance without awareness of racial discrimination.

microaggressions

Subtle, often dismissive comments or actions that reflect racial prejudice.

socialization

The process of learning societal norms and developing a social identity.

Looking Glass Self

The concept that our self-image is shaped by how we think others perceive us.

agents of socialization

Family, peers, school, and media.

resocialization

Learning new norms and values, often in total institutions like prisons.

socialization in the digital age

Digital media shapes identity and interactions, reducing face-to-face communication.

Generation Z characteristics

Racially diverse, facing mental health challenges, and exhibiting unique learning styles.

prejudice

A judgmental attitude based on stereotypes.

discrimination

Actions taken against people based on group membership.

assimilation

When a minority group adopts the characteristics of the dominant culture.

multiculturalism in Canada vs. U.S.

Canada is a cultural mosaic valuing diversity; the U.S. is a melting pot.

residential schools impact

Disrupted cultural transmission, leading to long-term trauma and loss of cultural identity.

media in socialization

Media reflects, shapes, and changes societal values, influencing norms and behaviors.