Introduction to Sociology

Which of these answers describes what social institutions are?

• The social organisations and social relationships that form the 'building blocks' of society.

• The various organised social arrangements which are found in all societies

• The way of life of a particular society or social group

• Beliefs about what is important, what is worth having, what is right and wrong

Which of these answers describes what the social structure is?

• The social organisations and social relationships that form the 'building blocks' of society.

• The various organised social arrangements which are found in all societies

• The way of life of a particular society or social group

• Beliefs about what is important, what is worth having, what is right and wrong

Which of these answers describes what culture means?

• The social organisations and social relationships that form the 'building blocks' of society.

• The various organised social arrangements which are found in all societies

• The way of life of a particular society or social group

• Beliefs about what is important, what is worth having, what is right and wrong

Which of these answers describes what values mean?

• Social expectations or rules about how people should behave. Guides to behaviour

• They are things which give sense and significance to people's experiences.

• The way of life of a particular society or social group

• Beliefs about what is important, what is worth having, what is right and wrong

Which of these answers describes what norms mean?

• Social expectations or rules about how people should behave. Guides to behaviour

• They are things which give sense and significance to people's experiences.

• The way of life of a particular society or social group

• Beliefs about what is important, what is worth having, what is right and wrong

Which of these answers describes what meanings mean?

• Social expectations or rules about how people should behave. Guides to behaviour

• They are things which give sense and significance to people's experiences.

• The way of life of a particular society or social group

• Beliefs about what is important, what is worth having, what is right and wrong

Which of these answers describes what socialisation means?

• Social expectations or rules about how people should behave. Guides to behaviour

• It is the lifelong process by which people learn the culture of the society in which they live.

• The way of life of a particular society or social group

• Beliefs about what is important, what is worth having, what is right and wrong

Which of these are parts of British culture?

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After the following description of a concept, find the concept and a correct example from the options below.

"Behaviour expected of you in specific situations from the society you live in"

(tick 2 boxes - one for concept, one for example)

• Norms

• Culture

• Chicken Tikka Masala

• You are expected to wait in queues behind others when waiting to be served.

• Values

After the following description of a concept, find the concept and a correct example from the options below.

"General beliefs about what is right or wrong, and about the important standards that are worth maintaining and achieving in society”

(tick 2 boxes - one for concept, one for example)

• Norms

• Culture

• Human life is sacred/ more important than money.

• You are expected to wait in queues behind others when waiting to be served.

• Values