SOC 1100 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Sociobiology, Dependent And Independent Variables, Participant Observation

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 1100
• Professor: Lisa Kowalchuk

Document Summary

Theory = (cid:862)a tentative explanation of some aspect of social life that states how and why certain social phenomena are related(cid:863) Paradigm -- a set of assumptions about how the society works. Culture- shared symbols and their definitions that people create to solve everyday pro(cid:271)le(cid:373)s. (cid:863) Symbol- concrete [i. e. tangible] things or abstract terms that represent something else material culture = (cid:862)tools and techniques that enable people to get tasks a(cid:272)(cid:272)o(cid:373)plished(cid:863) non-material culture = (cid:862)s(cid:455)(cid:373)(cid:271)ols, norms, and other intangible ele(cid:373)e(cid:374)ts(cid:863) Social inequality: the uneven distribution of rewards and resources in a society. Cultural relativism- belief and disbelief that all cultures have value. Post modernism- characterized by an electric mixed cultural elements, erosion of authority and decline of consenus around values. Globalization- process by which formerly separate economy state and cultures tied together. Subculture- distinct values, norms and practises with larger culture.