Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on Society

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What does the term 'society' refer to?

A group of people who share norms, values, and culture

Which term is purely biological in nature?

Sex

What does Betty Friedan expose in her work 'The Feminine Mystique'?

Obstacles preventing women's success and happiness

Which term encompasses social, cultural, and psychological characteristics assigned to males and females?

Gender

What biological differences distinguish males and females?

Sex

What does the term 'gender role' refer to?

Tasks and activities culturally assigned to sexes

What term did German sociologist Norbert Elias use to describe the simultaneous analysis of individuals and society?

Figuration

Which sociological paradigm emphasizes the idea that each part of society has a specific function to enable societal unity or equilibrium?

Structural Functionalism

In Political Science, what is the sub-field that deals with politics between countries and examines the causes of war and international economic policies?

International Relations

According to Aristotle, who is considered to be the world's first political scientist?

Aristophanes

Which sociological paradigm focuses on the importance of one-on-one interaction and communicative exchanges with others?

Symbolic Interactionism

What is the primary focus of Sociology as described in the text?

Examination of social interaction and society

Which factor determines an individual's level of influence and power in society?

Socioeconomic class

What is Cultural Capital as defined in the text?

Knowledge, behaviors, and skills demonstrating cultural competence

How do differences in ethnicity and religion contribute to societal conflicts?

By giving rise to conflict among ethnic groups

What is Economic Capital?

Financial and material resources possessed by an individual

How does nationality play a significant role on a national platform?

It protects national members regardless of their location

What does Disability refer to as per the text?

Loss of physical functioning hindering development

What does ethnicity refer to?

Shared culture including heritage, language, religion, and practices

Which term describes an individual's unique abilities or functioning?

Exceptionality

What is Social Capital based on?

Collection of social relations with people

How is a minority group defined?

Group treated as inferior due to physical or cultural traits

What does gender role refer to?

Tasks and activities assigned to sexes by culture

What category groups people based on economic, social, cultural, and political status?

Socioeconomic Class

What is the main determinant of social class in the Spanish colonial era?

Spanish blood and ancestry

Who are the PENINSULARES in the Spanish colonial era social hierarchy?

Citizens with pure Spanish blood born in Spain

Which group in the Filipino social class system falls under the LOWER category?

Laborers and unskilled workers

What determines one's economic status according to the text?

Income, education, lifestyle, and other determinants

Who are the ILUSTRADOS in Filipino social classes?

Filipinos who studied abroad

Which group in the Spanish colonial era social hierarchy consisted of pure Spaniards born in the Philippines?

INSULARES

Explore how gender, wealth, and ethnicity impact the organization of society and individuals' influence and power levels. Learn about the relationship between socioeconomic classes, division of labor, and conflict among ethnic groups.

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