Key Words

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Sociology
The systematic study of groups of people in a society
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Law
The system of rules that a country or community recognises
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Norms
A standard pattern of social behaviour that is typical or expected of a group
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Sanctions
A punishment/penalty for disobeying laws/rules
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Customs
A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving in a particular society, place or time
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Values
Culturally defined standards held by individuals about what is desirable, proper and good
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Role Models
People looked too by others as an example of how to behave
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Identity
The characteristics determining who or what a person is (eg. personality and looks)
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Social Institution
A structure of social order that govern the behaviour of a set of individuals
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Social Structure
A social organisation based on already established patterns regulated through accepted norms and shared values
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Culture
The traditions, values and norms of a specific society
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Social Control
The control exerted by group action, using rules/laws
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Objectvity
Observing evidence without prejudice
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Role Conflict
When someone has more than one social role and they collide
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Deviance
Departing from usual and socially acceptable behaviour
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Roles
The parts played by people in a particular situation
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Value Freedom
The notion that social research should not be influenced by the researchers' beliefs
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Socialisation
Learning skills and habits necessary to belong to a society
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The system of rules that a country or community recognises

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A standard pattern of social behaviour that is typical or expected of a group

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A punishment/penalty for disobeying laws/rules

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A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving in a particular society, place or time

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