sociology final

final studies

sociology

The scientific study of human social interactions and behaviors.

Structural Functionalism

How different parts of societal function contribute to society as a whole.

Conflict Theory

Social, political, power differences based on inequities and inequalities.

Symbolic Interactionism

How one-on-one interactions and communications behave.

social structures

Recurring patterns of social relationships. There are 4 types

Status (2 types)

A specialized position within a group.

Achieved status

A position that is obtained in one’s lifetime.

Ascribed Status

A position that is fixed at birth or unchangeable.

4 types of social structure

status, role. institution, group

Role

Set of norms specifying the rights and obligations associated with a status.

Role strain

Incompatible role demands that develop within a single status.

Role conflict

Incompatible role demands develop because of multiple statuses.

Role exit

process of disengagement from a role that is central to one’s self-identity.

Institution

An enduring social structure that meets basic human needs.

5 main institutions

Government, economics, religion, education, and family.

Group

2 or more people who identify with and interact with one another on a regular basis.

Primary group

long-term in nature, often smaller, close social bonds, social/emotional sharing.

Ex. Families

Secondary group

More variation, often larger, task/goal oriented, less social/ emotional sharing, some have definite and point, can be less fulfilling.

Culture

The total way of life shared by members of a society.