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Sociology 101 chapters 10-13
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Undergraduate 1
02/04/2009

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rule of hypodescent
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affiliation with the subordinate rather than the superordinate group in order to avoid the ambiguity of intermediary identity.
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race
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a social category based on real or perceived physical characteristics.
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ethnicity
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a social category based on cultural characteristics
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prejudice
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is saying/ the attitude of being racist
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discrimination
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doing something physical because of racism
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discrimination
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doing something physical because of racism
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the three levels of discrimination
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individual, organizational and institutional/structural
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individual discrimination
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one on one discrimination by those with power over those with less or no power
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organizational discrimination
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discrimination, although practiced by individuals, is often reinforced by the rules and practices of organizations.
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institutional/structural
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self sustaining discriminatory processes that occur not only within structural areas, but also between structural areas
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psychological perspective of prejudice
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Hartley's study on fictitious groups and frustration-agression hypothesis/model by Dollard, frustration and the inability to confront the true source lead to the scapegoating of a marginalized group.
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symbolic interactionist perspective of prejudice
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different groups live in different social realities and focus on how labels produce prejudice. 2) selective perception
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selective perception
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seeing certain features of a group, while ignoring others. It causes us to look at members of a group as if they are all the same.
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contact hypothesis
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intergroup contact can either intensify or reduce prejudice
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functionalism perspective of prejudice
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prejudice is caused by rapid social change due to demographic shifts in a given area. 2) its functional because it creates ingroup solidarity. 3) its dysfunctional to intergroup relationships.
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assimilation
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absorption of minorities into the dominant culture
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cultural assimilation
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adopt the culture of the dominant group
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structural assimilation
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integration into structural areas, such as school and work. 2) integration into primary groups, such as friendship circles and possibly family (intermarriage)
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biological assimilation
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intermarriage
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psychological assimilation
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change in racial or ethnic identification
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ethnic pluralism
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ethnic groups coexist with each other and the dominant group, while maintaining their unique culture. 2 types- multicultrual and inequalitarian
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multicultural pluralism
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accommodation- equality amongst all groups. No minorites
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inequalitarian pluralism
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segregation- inequality among ethnic groups.
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segregation
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formal separation of racial or ethnic groups.
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conflict perspective of prejudice
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racism is a tool used by the capitalists to ensure exploitation of workers. emphasis is on class oppression.
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internal colonialism
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robert blauner- situation where a country's dominant group exploits minority groups for its economic advantage.
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split labor market theory
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prejudice is the result or exacerbated by a divide and conquer scheme by capitalists.
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split labor market
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the practice of weakening the bargaining power of workers by splitting them along racial, ethnic...lines.
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racial formation theory
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the process by which social, economic and political forces determine the content and importance of racial categories and by which they are in turn shaped by racial meaning.
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standpoint theory
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studying social phenomena by analyzing concrete experiences from the marginalized groups perspectives
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credential society
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a society which determines eligibility for jobs based on diplomas and/or degrees
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credentials
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seen as badges of ability
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sorting/screening device
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credentials
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functionalist perspective on education
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serves well for our society
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manifest functions of education
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socialization, transmission of culture, social control, gatekeeping, change and innovation
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gatekeeping
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determining which people will enter what occupations
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tracking
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sorting students into different educational programs on the basis of real or perceived abilities.
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latent functions of education
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restricting some activities, keeping kids off the streets
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conflict perspective of education
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the elite use education as a tool to maintain their dominance
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symbolic interactionist perspective on education
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focus is on the interaction between teachers and students
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a key agent of socialization in many people's lives
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religion
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functionalist perspective on religion
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meets basic human needs, separate sacred from profane. Also religions develop a community around their beliefs
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functions of a religion
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1. meaning and purpose
2. social cohesion and a sense of belonging
3. social control and support for the government.
4. religion can help foster social change.
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dysfunctions of religion
Definition
can lead to holy wars
religious segregation
religion as justification for persecution
tool to oppress people like homosexuals and women
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Conflict perspective on religion
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1religion maintains the status quo
2 it is used like a drug to help the masses escape from oppression they face at work
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interactionist perspective on religion
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1. cultural/linguistic traditions
2. focus on meanings/definitions and expectations
3. study how people define their religion versus other's religions, which can lead to impact of labels
4. the symbols provide identity and social solidarity.
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the art or science of political government
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politics
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legitimate power
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authority
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illegitimate power
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coercion
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three sources of authority
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traditional, rational-legal, and charismatic
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three sources of authority
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traditional, rational-legal, and charismatic
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routinization of charisma
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the transfer of authority from a charismatic figure to either a traditional or a rational-legal form of authority.
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monarchies
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king/queen most common in agricultural societies
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authoritarianism
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a political system controlled by rules who deny popular participation in government
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totalitarianism
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a form of government that exerts almost total control over the people
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oligarchy
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the rule of the many by the few
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plutocracy
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rule by the welathy
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special interests group
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people who share views on a particular issue and who can mobilize for political action
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lobbyists
Definition
people who try to influence legislation on behalf of their clients or interest groups
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Political action committees
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an organization formed by one or more special interest to solicit and spend funds for the purpose of influencing legislation
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functionalist perspective of power
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pluralist model- separating power among different groups to keep one group from gaining control of the government...checks and balances
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conflict persepective of power
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elite models- the power elite decide on the policies for the people
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iron triangle of power
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between a corporation, congressional committee and a bureaucratic agency
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convergence theory
Definition
industrialization produces similarities in all societies.
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welfare state capitalism
Definition
an economic system in which individuals own the means of production but the state regulates many economic activities for the welfare of the population
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democratic welfare socialism
Definition
both the state and individuals produce and distribute goods and services.
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