Sociology Concepts

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What is Society?

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A group of people who share a common culture, values, and institutions.

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What is Culture?

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The shared beliefs, customs, traditions, language, and behaviors of a group.

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What is Social Structure?

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The organised patterns of relationships and institutions that shape society.

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What is Socialisation?

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The process through which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, and roles of their society.

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What are Norms?

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The unwritten rules of behavior in society (e.g., saying 'thank you').

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What are Values?

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The shared ideas of what is good or important (e.g., honesty, respect).

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What is Status?

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A person’s social position (e.g., student, teacher, parent).

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What is Role?

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The expected behavior for that status (e.g., a teacher educates students).

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What are Social Institutions?

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Established structures that meet societal needs, such as Family, Education, Government, Economy, Religion.

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What are Social Groups?

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Groups of people who interact and share a sense of identity.