Understanding Social Systems and Human Perspectives

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on social systems, human perspectives on life, and social contract theory.

shape how individuals think, behave, and interact with others.

Social systems

Social systems influence self-perception through , expectations, and family traditions.

cultural norms

Gender roles within social systems can or expand opportunities and shape aspirations.

limit

are unwritten rules about how people should behave in specific situations.

Social norms

Individuals learn social norms through in family, schools, and peer groups.

socialization

Adolescents may conform to social norms to with their peers.

fit in

Social systems define the individuals are expected to play, along with specific responsibilities and rights.

roles

Roles such as or provider affect emotional well-being and relationships.

caretaker

Different workplace roles dictate how individuals with colleagues and define success.

engage

The education system shapes students' roles and regarding behavior and performance.

expectations

Access to opportunities in social systems depends upon structures controlling the distribution of resources.

social class

individuals often have better access to opportunities compared to lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

Wealthier

education systems provide better opportunities for success in skill development.

Well-funded

Social systems can create obstacles based on , gender, or other factors, limiting access to resources.

race

Religious and cultural systems influence individuals' and moral beliefs.

values

Political systems shape perspectives on governance, , and justice.

rights

Media and technology provide frameworks for understanding the world and reinforcing .

societal norms

A life is where a person grows and thrives emotionally, intellectually, spiritually, and socially.

flourishing

Key characteristics of a flourishing life include purpose, good relationships, , self-growth, and contribution to society.

resilience

in terms of life's meaning refers to deep thinking about one's beliefs, values, and experiences.

Reflection

According to Hobbes' social contract theory, people give up to live in peace and stability under a governing authority.

freedoms

Hobbes' view of human nature is that humans are inherently and seek to maximize their own interests.

self-interested

Hobbes believes three natural laws should be followed: strive for peace, mutual relinquishment of freedoms, and .

treat others as you wish to be treated

Locke believes the state of nature is a state of freedom governed by and rights.

natural laws

Locke's natural rights include life, liberty, and .

property

Rousseau believes humans are born good, but corrupts them.

society

Rousseau defines 'general will' as the of the people that direct towards the common good.

collective interests

The primary concern of the government according to Locke is to protect of life, liberty, and property.

natural rights

Rousseau argues that entering society imposes laws that restrict individual freedom for the .

common good