Sociology Unit 1-2

Focus on the forces in society that promote competition and change

• Conflict Perspective
• symbols
• survey
• variable

Something that represents something else. Members of a society must agree on meaning.

• functionlism
• latent fnction
• independent variable
• symbol

norms that lack moral significance

• formal sanctions

• mores

• folkways

• taboos

rules of behavior that bring punishment when they are violated

• folkways

• mores

• values

• deep culture

In the US, most people believe that every child is entitled to an education. This is an example of . . .

• subculture

• instinct

• value

• folkways

Compared to folkways and mores, laws are

• only enforced with informal punishments.

• enforced by any member of a group.

• formally defined and enforced by officials.

• more serious than mores but less folkways.

Which of the following are reasons for norms and culture to change (select all that apply)

• Invention

• Discovery

• Geopolitics

• Diffusion

This type of norm is so strong in every society that violation of it brings about harsh punishment by the group

• Folkways

• Values

• Conformity

• Taboos

unofficial aspects of culture that children are taught in school

• hidden curriculum
• rites of passage
• role taking
• peer group

Who is considered the found father of Sociology?

• Auguste Comte

• Karl Marx

• Herbert Spencer

• Max Weber