Introduction to Social Science. Introduction to key concepts and scope of social sciences.
Social Science Disciplines: Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology, and History.
Vocabulary
Stratification
The hierarchical or vertical division of society according to rank, caste, or class.
Society
Is a large social grouping that shares the same geographical territory and is subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.
Institutions
Structures that meet the needs of society (e.g. educational systems, marriage, financial institutions, laws etc...)
Communities
May be thought of as collections of people with a social structure within societies (although, in the digital age this has wider meaning). Communities have a sense of belonging.
Hierarchy
Any system of persons or things ranked one above another.
Social
To be part of a society or to reflect an aspect of human interaction
Structural Functionalism
Views society as a system of interdependent parts whose functions contribute to the stability and survival of the system.
Interact
Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other; communicate or be involved directly
Approach
The method used or steps taken in setting about a task, problem, etc.
Systematic
Having, showing, or involving an ordered method, or plan
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
A theory of how people prioritize their needs from infancy to adulthood
Social Network
a social structure of interactions between individuals or organizations and the relationships that form and move
Widower Effect
The emotional, physical and social impact when one's spouse, wife, husband or someone close to you dies
Altruism
To care for or put the needs of other people ahead of your own personal needs
Contagion or contagious
The rapid spread of a disease or of an idea due to close contact with others.
Cluster
A group or gathering of types of people or things
Collective
A large group who act together for a common purpose
Norm
What is considered acceptable or customary behavior as in a social norm
Macrosociology
The whole society, population, institutions, war, poverty, the economy and how they affect the individual
Microsociology
The individual or small group like the family, schools, groups and how they affect society.
Globalization / globalism
The Post-WWII rapid spread of global trade, industry, and marketing by large MNCs like Coca-Cola or the dominance of English, Hollywood etc.
Localism / anti-globalism
The emphasis on local products, defense of one's economy, own language or customs against standardized globalization
Social class
A division of a society based on social and economic status.
Epidemic
The contagious spread of disease, like flu or cholera.
Quizlet (Sociology Vocabulary)
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200 Countries, 200 Years, 4 Minutes
Social Science Disciplines: Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology, and History.
Vocabulary
Stratification
The hierarchical or vertical division of society according to rank, caste, or class.
Society
Is a large social grouping that shares the same geographical territory and is subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.
Institutions
Structures that meet the needs of society (e.g. educational systems, marriage, financial institutions, laws etc...)
Communities
May be thought of as collections of people with a social structure within societies (although, in the digital age this has wider meaning). Communities have a sense of belonging.
Hierarchy
Any system of persons or things ranked one above another.
Social
To be part of a society or to reflect an aspect of human interaction
Structural Functionalism
Views society as a system of interdependent parts whose functions contribute to the stability and survival of the system.
Interact
Act in such a way as to have an effect on each other; communicate or be involved directly
Approach
The method used or steps taken in setting about a task, problem, etc.
Systematic
Having, showing, or involving an ordered method, or plan
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
A theory of how people prioritize their needs from infancy to adulthood
Social Network
a social structure of interactions between individuals or organizations and the relationships that form and move
Widower Effect
The emotional, physical and social impact when one's spouse, wife, husband or someone close to you dies
Altruism
To care for or put the needs of other people ahead of your own personal needs
Contagion or contagious
The rapid spread of a disease or of an idea due to close contact with others.
Cluster
A group or gathering of types of people or things
Collective
A large group who act together for a common purpose
Norm
What is considered acceptable or customary behavior as in a social norm
Macrosociology
The whole society, population, institutions, war, poverty, the economy and how they affect the individual
Microsociology
The individual or small group like the family, schools, groups and how they affect society.
Globalization / globalism
The Post-WWII rapid spread of global trade, industry, and marketing by large MNCs like Coca-Cola or the dominance of English, Hollywood etc.
Localism / anti-globalism
The emphasis on local products, defense of one's economy, own language or customs against standardized globalization
Social class
A division of a society based on social and economic status.
Epidemic
The contagious spread of disease, like flu or cholera.
Quizlet (Sociology Vocabulary)
Click HERE.
Watch Video
200 Countries, 200 Years, 4 Minutes
