Unit 3 Chapter 8

Marriage within a specific social group

• Exogamy

• Endogamy

• Polygamy

• Monogamy

Prestige

• The social respect and admiration one receives from others.

• A measure of wealth and income.

• A type of social media influence.

• A form of government recognition.

bourgeoisie

• Represents a member of the capitalist class (owners of business)

• A term for the working class

• A political ideology advocating for communal ownership

• A type of economic system based on barter

Social Capital

• The networks of relationships and connections that provide individuals with community support and access to resources.

• A measure of economic wealth in a community.

• The ability to influence political decisions through financial contributions.

• The total amount of physical assets owned by an individual.

Social Stratification

• The hierarchical arrangement of individuals into divisions of power and wealth within a society.

• A system where everyone has equal access to resources and opportunities.

• A method of organizing society based on individual talents and skills.

• A classification of people based on their personal preferences and choices.

Class Consciousness

• A person's awareness of their own social class and its implications.

• A theory that suggests all classes are equal.

• A method of measuring economic status.

• A social movement aimed at abolishing class distinctions.

Exogamy

• The practice of marrying within one's social group or community.

• The practice of marrying outside of one's social group or community.

• The practice of marrying only for love, regardless of social status.

• The practice of marrying multiple partners simultaneously.

Proletariat

• Refers to the working class who sell their labor for wages.

• Refers to the wealthy class that owns the means of production.

• Refers to the middle class that provides services and goods.

• Refers to the class of individuals who do not work and rely on inheritance.

Caste System

• A form of social stratification that is based on hereditary status.

• A system of government based on democratic principles.

• A method of economic classification based on wealth.

• A type of educational hierarchy based on academic performance.

Social Mobility

• The ability to move up or down the social hierarchy.

• The process of changing one's job or career.

• The ability to influence political decisions.

• The transition from rural to urban living.