Sociological Terms and Concepts (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Society definition
Society definition
Network of interconnected relationships linking people
Primary social groups feature
Primary social groups feature
Intimate, personal, lasting relationships; provide identity & support
Secondary social groups feature
Secondary social groups feature
Larger, formal, specific purposes, limited timeframes
Primary vs secondary groups key difference
Primary vs secondary groups key difference
Depth & purpose: emotional support vs specific goals
Kinship definition
Kinship definition
Social connections via blood, marriage, or adoption
Norms definition
Norms definition
Informal, unwritten guidelines for acceptable behaviour
Values definition
Values definition
Fundamental beliefs about what's good, right, worthwhile
Mores definition
Mores definition
Essential norms crucial for society's wellbeing & morals
Primary socialisation definition
Primary socialisation definition
Early childhood learning of basic norms & values in family
Secondary socialisation definition
Secondary socialisation definition
Lifelong learning in new environments, roles, expectations
Culture definition
Culture definition
Shared beliefs, behaviours, objects defining groups
Social role definition
Social role definition
Behavioural expectations linked to social positions
Socio-economic status components
Socio-economic status components
Income levels, educational achievement, occupation type
Social mobility definition
Social mobility definition
Movement between different levels of social hierarchy
Social institutions definition
Social institutions definition
Organised systems of norms & structures for society's needs