our lives. We observe what people do and we conclude on what is a norm and what a violation in human interactions is. Norms vary throughout the world and what seems to be socially acceptable here might be completely offensive in another country. Folkways on the other hand are norms that are not enforced as strongly as a regular norm. Values
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1. What is crime? an action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law. 2. What are three different types of norms? Given an example of each. Standards of behavior‚ Folkways: Informal and rarely written down. Laws and mores 3. What are surveys used for in criminology? What type of information do they collect? They collect information on common behaviors and actions. Involved giving questionnaires to a group of individuals or respondents. They
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- Most important norms in a culture apply everywhere and at all times • Mores: Norm that carries greater moral significance‚ closely related to the core values of a group and often involves severe repercussions for violators. • Folkways: Loosely enforced norm that involves common customs‚ practices or procedures that ensure smooth interaction and acceptance. • Taboo: norm engrained so deeply that even thinking about violating it evokes strong
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An efficient perception of reality and a comfortable relationship with it. Extends to all areas of life. Superior ability to reason‚ see truth‚ and is logical and efficient. Accept yourself and others as they are. A lack of crippling guilt or shame‚ and enjoys life without regret and has no unnecessary inhibitions. Honest‚ genuine‚ and lacking façade. Self-acceptance does not equal self satisfied. Focuses on problems outside of self. Has a mission in life‚ requires great energy‚ and is devoted
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Colonial Society in the Mid-Eighteenth Century I. Social Structure/Family Life A. South – gap wide between rich and poor – hierarchy of wealth and status 1. Planter aristocracy w/ slaves mimicking feudalism of Europe 2. However‚ these planters were hardworking‚ involved in day-to-day affairs 3. Few cities – poor transportation 4. Women more powerful – men die leaving property to widows a. Weaker gender – see Eve’s failure b. Divorce rare – courts could order you to reunite
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The Sociological Perspective 1. The sociological perspective mainly shows specific event and surroundings that influences peoples lives. The base the word of sociology is social which deals with how people interact with others and other groups. Sociologists look at social locations that people are involved with because of where they are in society. Some things that are looked at by sociologists include jobs‚ income‚ race-ethnicity‚ education‚ gender‚ etc. Biography and history are important in
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effects on one’s culture. The film documented the tribe’s first encounter with a western Caucasian and the difference in culture of both groups. From the first meeting of a Toulambis tribe member and the western Caucasian was a distinct display of a folkway‚ which is a norm that depicts the everyday action of social life in a group’s culture. The westerner put his hand out to greet the tribe leader with a friendly handshake. Now this may appear to be a normal practice in western culture‚ it was evident
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Chapter 3 Student: ___________________________________________________________________________ 1. According to the opening case McDonalds was able to succeed in India because of: A. India ’s love of beef. B. India ’s love of pork. C. relationship networks. D. customers wanted the "American" experience. E. collective help 2. _______ is an understanding of how cultural differences across and within nations can affect the way in which business is practiced. A. Cross-cultural literacy B. Cultural
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Introduction to Sociology Review for Exam 1 Chapter 1- Discovering Sociology Sociology‚ Social Imperative‚ Sociological Imagination‚ C. Wright Mills on the sociological imagination (connection between history and biography- meaning of each)‚ Personal troubles vs. Social issues‚ Generalizations and Stereotypes‚ Critical thinking‚ Early history of understanding life and society‚ Roots of social theorizing (places)‚ Most important historical event that created sociological thought and practice
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