SOC_100_Exam_1_Study_Guide_S25

What is the Sociological Imagination?

The ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and the larger society.

What does Sociological Sympathy mean?

Understanding the emotional and social context of others' experiences.

Who was Harriet Martineau?

A pioneering sociologist known for her work on social reform and the study of society.

Who was W.E.B. Du Bois?

An American sociologist and civil rights activist who was a leader in advocating for African American rights.

What is Emile Durkheim known for?

He is known as a founding figure in sociology and for his studies on social facts.

What are Social Facts?

Values, norms, or social structures that exist outside of and exert control over the individual.

What is In-Depth Interviews?

A qualitative research method that involves open-ended, exploratory questioning.

What is Experimental Research in a Laboratory?

A method of research where variables are manipulated in a controlled environment to observe effects.

What is Self-narrative?

A personal account that tells the story of an individual's life experiences.

What is the Looking-Glass Self (Cooley)?

A concept where an individual's self-concept is influenced by how they believe others perceive them.

What is Self-concept?

An individual's perception of themselves, encompassing beliefs about personality, skills, and views.

What is Self-awareness?

The recognition of oneself as an individual, separate from the environment and other individuals.

What are I/Me (Mead)?

Terms used by George Herbert Mead to represent the self, where 'I' is the spontaneous part and 'Me' is the societal aspect.

What is Social learning?

The process of learning behaviors and norms through observing and interacting with others.

What are Principles of Ethical research?

Guidelines to conduct research in a manner that is respectful and protects the welfare of participants.

Who is David MacLean?

A scholar potentially referenced in studies related to sociological research.

What is the difference between Quantitative and Qualitative research?

Quantitative research focuses on numerical data, while qualitative research centers on non-numerical insights.

What is the theory of the mind?

The understanding that others have thoughts, beliefs, and intentions different from one's own.

What is Culture in sociology?

The shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group.

What is Social construction?

The process by which society collectively agrees on certain constructs, giving them meaning.

What are Social Networks?

The structures of relationships and connections between individuals or groups.

What does Culture-as-value mean?

The perspective that culture can be understood as a set of shared values.

What does Socialization refer to?

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the norms and values of their society.

What does Culture-as-rationale mean?

The view that culture serves as a justification for certain behaviors and beliefs.

What is Social Network Analysis?

A method used to study the relationships and structures within social networks.

What is Ethnocentrism?

The evaluation of other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture.

What is Cultural relativism?

The practice of assessing a culture by its own standards rather than viewing it through the lens of another culture.

What is Embodied culture?

The way cultural meanings are expressed through the physical body and its practices.

What are Types of Social Constructs?

Concepts that are created and accepted by society rather than existing naturally.

What are Cultured capacities?

Skills and knowledge that individuals develop through cultural practices.

What is Cultural competence?

The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people from diverse cultures.

What is Intersectionality?

A framework for understanding how different social identities intersect and influence individual experiences.

How do intersecting identities influence lived experiences?

They create unique experiences shaped by the combination of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender.

How has blood been used to define groups?

Historical and social contexts where blood relations have been used to categorize or create boundaries between groups.

Who is Kimberle Crenshaw?

A legal scholar known for her work on intersectionality and critical race theory.

What are Controlling Images?

Stereotypes used to define and limit social identities, often perpetuated by media.

Who is Patricia Hill Collins?

A sociologist known for her work on race, gender, and social inequality.

What does Doing identity refer to?

The active and ongoing process of creating and maintaining social identities.

What are Social identities?

The categories or groups individuals belong to that define their social status and roles.

What are Status Elites?

Individuals or groups that hold a position of privilege and power within a social hierarchy.

What is Status Prejudice?

Bias and discrimination based on an individual's social status.

What is Content analysis?

A research method used to analyze textual, visual, or audio content systematically.

What is Computational sociology?

The application of computational techniques to analyze social phenomena and data.

What are Status beliefs?

Preconceived notions about how different statuses affect people's ability or value in society.