Questions and Answers
What are social characteristics used to classify?
What does the term 'age' refer to in social characteristics?
Classification by a single year, age group, or generations
What physical characteristics are associated with race?
Skin color, facial features, hair texture, body shape
Racialization is a concept that applies universally without societal input.
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What is ethnicity based on?
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Provide an example of specific heritage.
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What concept explains that individuals experience multiple social characteristics?
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Study Notes
Social Characteristics
- Social characteristics classify individuals and groups, often referred to as demographics.
- Key demographic factors include age, gender, and race.
Age
- Age can categorize individuals by specific years, age groups, or generational cohorts.
Race
- Defined by physical traits such as skin color, facial features, body shape, and hair texture (phenotype).
- The significance of race differs across geographic locations and historical migration patterns.
Racialization
- Concept where race becomes relevant only when societal members designate certain physical traits as significant.
Ethnicity
- Refers to cultural heritage that fosters a unique social identity among a group.
- Typically based on shared ancestry, language, religion, and cultural practices, focusing on culture rather than biology.
Specific Heritage
- Examples of specific ethnic heritages include Japanese-American, Hispanic, Jewish, and Italian-American.
Intersectionality
- Acknowledges that individuals experience a unique blend of various social characteristics, shaping their self-identity.
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Explore essential social characteristics through these flashcards that help classify individuals and groups. Familiarize yourself with key concepts such as demographics, age, and race, and understand their significance in society. Ideal for students learning about social studies or demographics.
