Norms, values, concepts and institutions created by people in society through shared interpretations and assumptions.
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Emile Durkheim is associated with which theory?
Functionalism
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Which theorist developed the idea of the under-class?
Charles Murray
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Define Stanley Cohen's concept of moral panic.
An instance of public anxiety or alarm in response regarded as threatening the moral standards of society.
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Outline an example of moral panic.
Folk Devils
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Define the core meaning of stereotypes.
A simplified or generalised view of the characteristics of a social group.
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What is meterosexual and retributive masculinity?
Retributive- traditional masculine virtues and attitudes towards women and aggressiveness.
Meterosexual- Men expressing their emotions, taking an interest in toiletries and designer label clothing and undertaking new roles within a family.
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What are the four stereotypes of old people outlined by Landis in the media?
Grumpy old man, feisty old woman, sickly old person, lonely and wise.
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Explain the difference between conflict and consensus theories.
Consensus- see society as based on shared values- functionalism.
Conflict- regard society as being based on inequality- marxism.
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Card 2
Front
Emile Durkheim is associated with which theory?
Back
Functionalism
Card 3
Front
Which theorist developed the idea of the under-class?
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