Sociological Terms and Concepts (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What does society refer to?
What does society refer to?
A network of interconnected relationships
Which feature characterises primary social groups?
Which feature characterises primary social groups?
Intimate, personal, lasting relationships
What is the clearest example of a primary social group?
What is the clearest example of a primary social group?
The family unit
How do secondary social groups differ from primary groups?
How do secondary social groups differ from primary groups?
Members interact for specific goals
Which is an example of a secondary social group?
Which is an example of a secondary social group?
A university
What does kinship describe?
What does kinship describe?
Connections via blood, marriage, adoption
What are norms?
What are norms?
Informal, unwritten behavioural guides
What do values represent?
What do values represent?
Fundamental beliefs about what's good
What happens when mores are violated?
What happens when mores are violated?
Legal punishment or severe rejection
When does primary socialisation occur?
When does primary socialisation occur?
During early childhood
Which institutions contribute to secondary socialisation?
Which institutions contribute to secondary socialisation?
Schools, workplaces, and media
What does culture encompass?
What does culture encompass?
Shared beliefs, behaviours, & traits
What does a role refer to?
What does a role refer to?
Behavioural expectations for positions
What factors determine socio-economic status?
What factors determine socio-economic status?
Income, education, & occupation
What role does education play in Irish social mobility?
What role does education play in Irish social mobility?
Pathway for upward mobility