soc 3 quiz

Intersectionality

Multiple layers of disadvantage and advantage intersect to shape our experiences of race and power dynamics.

Environmental sociology

The study of human interactions with their environments.

Tragedy of the Commons

The exploitation of shared resources due to lack of concern for sustainability.

Climate change

Long-term shifts in climate caused by human activities.

Environmental racism

The disproportionate exposure of minority communities to environmental hazards.

NIMBY

Not In My Backyard - opposition to environmental practices that directly impact individuals.

Education

A social institution for teaching academic knowledge, skills, and cultural norms.

Formal vs Informal

Formal involves academic learning, while informal focuses on cultural values and norms.

Cultural capital

Cultural knowledge that aids in navigating a society.

Social reproduction

The perpetuation of social inequalities across generations.

Labeling

Assigning deviant labels to students lacking dominant cultural capital.

Hierarchy of environmentalism

Social ranking based on environmental concern levels.

Tracking

Sorting students into different achievement levels, reinforcing inequalities.

Self-fulfilling prophecy

Students internalizing labels leading to expected outcomes.

Relative vs. extreme poverty

Distinctions in poverty levels based on global perspectives.

World systems theory

Global hierarchy where some nations dominate and exploit others.

Global stratification

Unequal distribution of resources among nations.

Global inequality

Concentration of resources within specific nations and groups.

Controlling images

Stereotypical perceptions of certain groups.

Matrix of domination

Interlocking systems of oppression based on race, class, and gender.