E And F Key Terms (Sociology)

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Equality of opportunity
The idea that everyone should have the same chance to do well regardless of their background.
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Ethics
The moral code that researchers should try to follow when conducting research.
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Ethnicity
The cultural group that a person belongs to based on factors such as religion, language, customs and way of life.
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Ethnic minority groups
Ethnic groups in society with a different culture and way of life from the main culture.
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Extended family
A family type consisting of relatives other than the immediate family such as grandparents or cousins.
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False class consciousness
A Marxist idea that the proletariat are unaware of their exploitation.
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Family
A group of people related by blood, adoption or marriage.
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Family diversity
The variety of family types found in contemporary society.
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Feminisation of schools
The idea that schools have become more favourable to girls.
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Feminism
A theory that argues society is male-dominated and should be equal.
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Feral child
This is a child who has been brought up without contact with other people. Feral children have not been socialised properly.
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Formal curriculum
The subjects we learn at school
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Formal social control
Control and sanctions exercised by the formal agents of socialisation such as the police and the government.
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Functionalism
A sociological theory that believes people have the same values and goals and work together for the good of society.
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The moral code that researchers should try to follow when conducting research.

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Ethics

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The cultural group that a person belongs to based on factors such as religion, language, customs and way of life.

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Ethnic groups in society with a different culture and way of life from the main culture.

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A family type consisting of relatives other than the immediate family such as grandparents or cousins.

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