Sociology: Crime, Poverty, and Inequality

<p>Ascribed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social class (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reproduction of social class (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Split labour market theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can be highly subjective and may not always serve women's interests. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>De-jure discrimination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feminism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Absorbed into the dominant culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One can have multiple ethnic identities but belongs to only one racial group. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Polyandry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Women often have a crucial role in food gathering. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethnocentrism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social constructions of family issues and their impacts on individual experiences. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The family in which an individual is raised. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both genders have equal roles in food sourcing. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Polygamy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals with intersex traits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Discriminatory immigration policies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Educational attainment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Affirmative action (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low status man (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sick person is expected to seek treatment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must choose between male and female identities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Race usually refers to physical characteristics, while ethnicity refers to cultural identity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genetic disposition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By recognizing and celebrating diverse cultural identities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inequitable conditions in their communities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethnic stratification exists (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social roles and expectations related to being male or female (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Functionalism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethnicity is related to culture, whereas race is based on physical characteristics. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Access to healthcare (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hierarchical stratification of ethnic groups (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Health outcomes are solely determined by genetics. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chosen family (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patriarchy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The social process of attributing racial characteristics to a population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Women gaining control over their reproductive choices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural differences including language and customs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is negligible difference in performance between genders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Race concerns physical traits, whereas ethnicity encompasses shared cultural practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Socioeconomic status and family wealth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sexism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blended families include children from previous relationships (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The category of crime that most frequently occupies the criminal justice system's attention.

Poverty resulting from a significant life change, such as divorce or widowhood.

Inequality is a natural and necessary part of society.

A social position assigned at birth or involuntarily later in life.

A combined measure classifying individuals, families, or households based on income, occupation, and education.

How societal factors like family contribute to class reproduction or inequality.

Lack of human interaction impacting development of human characteristics.

Social status levels with rigid boundaries, making movement difficult.

Race refers to physical characteristics, like skin color, while ethnicity refers to cultural characteristics, like language or traditions.

Polygyny is a marriage between one female and multiple males.

In hunting and gathering societies, people rely on hunting animals and gathering wild plants for food. They don't grow their own food.

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to others.

This view focuses on how social definitions about family problems influence how people are treated, contributing to these problems.

The family you were born into, including parents and siblings.

Interactionists believe that 'family problems' are not naturally occurring but rather, are defined and created by society.

The way we perceive a 'problem' affects how we treat people who are experiencing it.

The family formed through marriage or cohabitation, where individuals raise children.

A social system where men hold dominant power in all spheres of life, including politics, economics, and family.

Unequal distribution of resources, power, and opportunities based on social categories like class, race, and gender.

A social construct that categorizes people based on physical traits like skin color, hair texture, and facial features.

A shared cultural heritage that includes language, traditions, customs, and beliefs.

The process by which a group of people is assigned a racial identity, often based on power dynamics and stereotypes.

Individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned to them at birth.

Social and cultural expectations and roles associated with being male or female.

A perspective that sees social inequality as stemming from power struggles between different groups in society.

Factors that influence an individual's health beyond biology, such as social class, ethnicity, and access to resources.

John Porter's concept describing a hierarchical structure of ethnic groups in Canada, with some groups having more power and resources than others.

The biological and anatomical differences between females and males.

A sociological perspective that views society as a system of interconnected parts working together for stability.

The top causes of death for women, including heart disease, cancer, stroke, and accidents.

The health of Indigenous peoples in Canada, often affected by inequitable conditions and social determinants.

The unequal distribution of social resources and power among different ethnic groups.

A cultural mosaic emphasizes the preservation of different cultures, while a melting pot suggests assimilation into a dominant culture.

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals and groups in society based on factors like wealth, power, and prestige.

An individual's internal sense of their own gender, regardless of their sex assigned at birth. It's about how a person feels and identifies themselves.

Individuals born with sex characteristics (chromosomes, genitals, hormones) that don't fit typical male or female definitions.

Individuals whose gender expression or identity falls outside traditional gender norms. They may not identify as male or female, or identify with more than one gender.

Racially discriminatory practices embedded within institutions and society, resulting in unequal outcomes for people of color.

A global measure that compares the status of women and men in four key areas: health, education, economic participation, and political empowerment.

A society that embraces and values the diversity of its cultures. It encourages the preservation and expression of different cultural identities.

A form of marriage where a person marries someone of lower social status. This can be driven by factors like love, economic stability, or social mobility.

A set of social expectations for how people should behave when they are ill. This includes being exempt from normal responsibilities and seeking medical help.

A perspective that views social interactions as a process of exchange, where individuals try to maximize their benefits and minimize their costs.

This theory argues that the privileged racial group develops prejudice against marginalized groups to protect their job opportunities and dominance in the labor market.

The process of interpreting and treating women's health issues as medical problems, even when they might be influenced by social or psychological factors.

Discrimination that is based on the law, meaning it is explicitly written and enforced by the government.

The process where a marginalized racial or ethnic group becomes absorbed into the dominant group's culture, losing their distinct cultural practices.

A stepfamily that includes children from both parents of the couple, making it a more complex family structure.