SOC 202 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Sut Jhally, Judith Butler, Xenophobia
27 Jan 2017
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Stereotypes: an exaggerated and usually prejudiced view of a group of people that is based on little or not evidence and is resistant to modification by evidence. People hold to stereotypes because they create a sense of in-group solidarity and superiority; they allow people to think improperly well or themselves. Resistant to change because those who defy stereotypes are considered exceptions, and confirming cases are used as proof. Identity: the sense of self that develops as the child separates from parents and family and acquires a place in society; in sociology, identity is distinctive in giving great weight to socialization and social interaction instead of outside influence. Xenophobia: a strong dislike for foreigners; in greek, xeno->outside, phobia->fear. Aliens can be a metaphor for human race relations (ex. Subjectivity: refers to how someone"s judgement is shaped by someone"s personal opinions and feelings. Inequality: the existence of unequal opportunities and rewards for different social positions or statuses within a group or society.
