Study Notes Quiz

The most extreme form of systemic discrimination where entire groups of people are targeted for exile or killing, often during times of war.

The systematic and deliberate murder of Jewish people by Nazi Germany during World War II. It involved inhuman treatment, mass killings, and a chilling indifference to human life.

When one ethnic group systematically removes another group from an area. It often involves propaganda and the creation of stereotypes, leading to dehumanization and scapegoating.

When an individual with prejudice acts to discriminate against someone, often in violation of laws. It can take many subtle forms and is harder to eliminate.

A situation where a minority group is pressured to abandon their cultural background and assimilate into the mainstream culture. This can be seen in examples like Indigenous residential schools.

The support for the presence of diverse cultural and ethnic groups within a society, recognizing and appreciating their unique identities.

A form of personal discrimination that involves verbal or physical attacks, bullying, and other forms of harassment.

Discrimination or prejudice against a person based on their race or ethnicity, often rooted in the belief that one race is superior to others. It can be seen in examples like white supremacy.

A large group of individuals who live in the same place, are under the same government, and share similar cultural values.

The study of how individuals act and interact within their social groups and cultures.

The systematic study of social structures and processes.

Established patterns of social behavior that are organized around a shared purpose.

The process by which individuals learn the norms, values, and beliefs of their society.

A set of guidelines for ethical conduct in sociological research.

The belief that all social structures and institutions serve a specific purpose for the well-being of society as a whole.

The idea that social structures and institutions are created and maintained through the power dynamics and conflicts between different social groups.

This theory suggests that deviant behavior is learned through interactions with others, similar to how we learn acceptable behavior. It emphasizes the influence of social groups and their norms on shaping individual behavior.

This theory proposes that people turn to deviant behavior when they are encouraged to achieve societal goals but lack the legitimate means to do so.

This theory argues that deviant behavior arises from a lack of social control. If the rewards for deviant behavior outweigh the potential punishment, individuals are more likely to engage in it.

This theory suggests that deviant behavior is a learned response to the environment, influenced by factors like social structures, cultural norms, and individual experiences.

This early theory attempted to identify criminals based on physical characteristics and specific skull features.

This theory explores the role of brain function and genetics in explaining deviant behavior. It suggests that some forms of deviance may be linked to biological factors.

This theory focuses on early childhood experiences and psychological problems to understand deviant behavior. It argues that aggression, learned behavior, and mental health issues can contribute to deviance.

This branch of sociological theories focuses on the influence of social structures, cultural norms, and individual experiences in shaping deviant behavior. It suggests that deviance is a learned response to the environment.