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What is the sociological definition of culture?

  • The formal laws enacted by a government.
  • A set of beliefs that are only verbally communicated.
  • A system of learned and shared behaviors. (correct)
  • A collection of traditions passed down through generations.

    • Which of the following statements best describes the role of symbols in culture?

  • Symbols help people understand the world by conveying recognizable meanings. (correct)
  • Symbols have no impact on understanding shared experiences.
  • Symbols are only relevant in legal contexts.
  • Symbols are defined only through verbal communication.

    • Which of these is a characteristic of folkways?

  • They are formal, written rules.
  • They represent casual social norms of a culture. (correct)
  • They are considered sacred and untouchable.
  • They carry legal penalties when violated.

    • What are laws in the context of sociological norms?

    <p>Written guidelines that are strictly enforced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Consensus model of crime view culture?

    <p>It suggests that while cultures are diverse, they share the same moral value system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does China's Elderly Law primarily aim to protect?

    <p>The lawful rights and interests of the elderly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best defines ethnocentrism?

    <p>The belief that one's own culture is superior to others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a taboo?

    <p>Incest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a subculture?

    <p>It consists of a smaller cultural group within a larger culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'culture shock'?

    <p>A sense of confusion or disorientation when faced with an unfamiliar culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of Amish culture?

    <p>They live in communal settings and maintain conservative dress codes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a peer group play in socialization?

    <p>It teaches cultural norms and enhances emotional intelligence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Sanctuary Cities in relation to undocumented immigrants?

    <p>To implement policies that protect undocumented immigrants from persecution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes capitalism in the context of globalization?

    <p>An integration of international trade and finance to enhance global markets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which explanation best illustrates an agent of socialization?

    <p>Family members who teach their children about societal norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception regarding DACA?

    <p>It provides temporary protection for undocumented migrants who arrived as children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is socialization?

    <p>The method of learning and internalizing the values and norms of a society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the nature versus nurture debate?

    <p>Whether behavior is influenced by genetics or life experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is resocialization?

    <p>The process of adopting new social behaviors after moving to a new environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does media influence social norms?

    <p>By teaching technology use and shaping perceptions of truth and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is reinforcement in the context of socialization?

    <p>Receiving incentives that encourage specific behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of John Money's intervention in the case of David Reimer?

    <p>David eventually transitioned back to male identity after years of confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is part of the material culture socialization in the workplace?

    <p>Learning to operate equipment like a copy machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of nonmaterial culture in the workplace?

    <p>How employees should interact with their boss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ascribed status?

    <p>A status that is fixed for an individual at birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of development involves the child beginning to formulate role expectations?

    <p>Play stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a master status?

    <p>The primary identifying characteristic of an individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a total institution?

    <p>It has total control over the lives of its residents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does role conflict occur?

    <p>When a person has multiple roles that are contradictory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of social learning theories?

    <p>Learning through observation, imitation, and modeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does role strain refer to?

    <p>When too much is required of a single role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage involves children learning the rules specifying the relations among players?

    <p>Game stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which responsibilities are typically associated with being a parent?

    <p>Cooking, cleaning, and providing moral guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Solidarity refer to in the field of Sociology?

    <p>A psychological sense of unity based on shared interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the New York State 'Code Blue' policy provide?

    <p>Shelter during winter nights with extreme temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under New York Squatting Laws, what happens after thirty days of occupancy by a squatter?

    <p>They automatically become legal tenants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a caste system?

    <p>Separation of groups with no ability to change status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is social class defined from Max Weber's perspective?

    <p>A large group with similar properties, power, and prestige</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Vertical Mobility' in sociological terms?

    <p>Movement between different social statuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one key aspect of President Bill Clinton’s 1996 welfare reform laws?

    <p>Imposed a five-year lifetime limit on benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sociology of Culture

    • Culture is a system of learned and shared behaviors, beliefs, objects, and characteristics common to a group.
    • Symbols help people understand the world and communicate shared meanings, such as stop signs, police badges, and bathroom stick figures.
    • Norms are rules and regulations that guide behavior, while folkways are informal customs, like shaking hands or wearing appropriate attire.
    • Laws are formal, written rules, and mores are strong moral norms, violation of which can have serious consequences, such as plagiarism.
    • Taboos are behaviors considered too sacred or dangerous, such as incest.
    • The Consensus Model of crime suggests that society shares a common moral value system, and laws are crucial for safety and rights protection.
    • China's Elderly Law protects the rights of the elderly to material assistance and prohibits discrimination, maltreatment, or disregard.
    • Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to others, leading to judgments like dismissing other cultures' food or opposing immigration.
    • Subcultures are smaller groups within a larger culture, sharing specific identities, examples include body modification communities and LGBTQ+ groups.
    • The Amish culture is characterized by isolation, rejection of modern technology, conservative dress, and a strong emphasis on community and belief-based living.
    • Shunning is a method used by the Amish to address disobedient members.
    • Culture shock is a sense of disorientation and anxiety when exposed to an unfamiliar way of life, like a foreign exchange student in an American classroom.
    • Globalization is the integration of international trade and finance markets, often driven by capitalist expansion.

    Sociology of Socialization

    • Socialization is the process of learning and internalizing values, beliefs, and norms of a social group, becoming a functioning member of society.
    • Socialization agents include family (first socialization), peer groups, school, workplace, religion, and media, each influencing individuals in specific ways.
    • Nature refers to inherited biological factors, while nurture emphasizes environmental influences like family, education, and culture.
    • Reinforcement occurs when behaviors receive direct or indirect rewards or punishments, shaping learned behavior.
    • Resocialization is the process of unlearning old behaviors and learning new ones within a new environment, often stressful due to the shift in norms.
    • The Brenda/David case study (David Reimer) illustrates the impact of nurture on gender identity, highlighting the consequences of imposing a chosen gender despite biological differences.
    • Herbert Mead's stages of development include the preparatory (imitation), play (role expectations), and game (rule-based interaction) stages.
    • Social learning theories highlight learning through observation, imitation, and modeling.
    • Total institutions exercise total control over individuals' lives, examples include mental asylums, concentration camps, boot camps, convents, and monasteries.

    Social Stratification in the United States

    • Ascribed status is fixed at birth, based on factors like sex, age, race, and family background.
    • Master status is the primary identifying characteristic of an individual, such as race, age, occupation, or sexual orientation.
    • Achieved status is attained based on merit and effort, reflecting personal accomplishments and choices.
    • Effective communication involves understanding tone, nonverbal cues, and body language.
    • Roles are patterns of behavior associated with social status, role conflicts arise when roles contradict each other, and role strain occurs when a single role demands too much.
    • Solidarity refers to a shared sense of unity and common interests within a group or class.
    • New York State's Blue Code laws provide shelter for homeless people during cold winter nights (temperatures at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit).
    • New York Squatting Laws recognize squatters as legal tenants if they reside in a property for 30 days, making it crucial for landlords to act swiftly to evict them.
    • Caste Systems enforce rigid social stratification, where individuals are born into a group and remain in it for life, unable to move to another.
    • Max Weber defines social class based on property (wealth), power (influence), and prestige (social standing).
    • Vertical mobility refers to the movement from one social status to another.
    • Poverty is the state of having limited or no money, goods, or support.
    • The "working poor" are those who work or seek work but remain below the poverty level.
    • The U.S. poverty rate is 14.4%, while New York State's poverty rate is 15.1%.

    Nickel and Dimed Introduction

    • President Bill Clinton's 1996 welfare reform laws shifted the administration of social welfare programs to the states and imposed stricter requirements on recipients, including a five-year lifetime limit on benefits.
    • Barbara Ehrenreich, the author of "Nickel and Dimed," had unique advantages in her experiment due to her PhD and background in biology, allowing her to secure better-paying work than available to most low-wage workers.

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