soc midterm
Flashcard 1
Q: What is culture?
A: Culture is the way we think, act, and interact, encompassing language, norms, production, and identity.
Flashcard 2
Q: What is the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis?
A: It suggests that language influences our perception of the world.
Flashcard 3
Q: What are folkways, mores, taboos, and laws?
A: Types of norms:
• Folkways: Right vs. Rude
• Mores: Right vs. Wrong
• Taboos: Right vs. Forbidden
• Laws: Right vs. Illegal
Flashcard 4
Q: Define ethnocentrism and xenophobia.
A: Ethnocentrism is judging other cultures by one’s own standards; xenophobia is fear or hostility toward different cultures.
Flashcard 5
Q: What is cultural appropriation vs. cultural appreciation?
A: Appropriation involves taking from another culture without permission, while appreciation includes meaningful engagement and respect.
Flashcard 6
Q: What is race as a social construct?
A: Race is a socially assigned meaning based on physical differences, not a biological fact.
Flashcard 7
Q: What is racialization?
A: The process by which societies create racial categories, often influenced by colonialism.
Flashcard 8
Q: Define white privilege.
A: Advantages unrecognized by white individuals, allowing them to advance without awareness of racial discrimination.
Flashcard 9
Q: What are microaggressions?
A: Subtle, often dismissive comments or actions that reflect racial prejudice and accumulate over time.
Flashcard 10
Q: What is socialization?
A: The process of learning societal norms and developing a social identity.
Flashcard 11
Q: Describe the “Looking Glass Self.”
A: The concept that our self-image is shaped by how we think others perceive us.
Flashcard 12
Q: What are the main agents of socialization?
A: Family, peers, school, and media.
Flashcard 13
Q: What is resocialization?
A: Learning new norms and values, often in total institutions like prisons, to fit the needs of the institution.
Flashcard 14
Q: How does socialization in the digital age differ from traditional socialization?
A: Digital media shapes identity and interactions, reducing face-to-face communication and altering social norms.
Flashcard 15
Q: What are the characteristics of Generation Z in terms of socialization?
A: Racially diverse, mental health challenges, and unique learning styles.
Flashcard 16
Q: Define prejudice and discrimination.
A: Prejudice is a judgmental attitude based on stereotypes, while discrimination involves actions taken against people based on group membership.
Flashcard 17
Q: What is assimilation?
A: When a minority group adopts the characteristics of the dominant culture, often losing their original identity.
Flashcard 18
Q: What is the difference between multiculturalism in Canada and the U.S.?
A: Canada is described as a “cultural mosaic” valuing diversity, whereas the U.S. is often referred to as a “melting pot.”
Flashcard 19
Q: What impact did residential schools have on Indigenous socialization?
A: They disrupted cultural transmission, leading to long-term trauma and loss of cultural identity.
Flashcard 20
Q: What is the role of media in socialization?
A: Media reflects, shapes, and changes societal values, influencing norms and behaviors.