The process in which we learn about a particular culture.
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Social Change
Any significant alteration in society's attitudes over time.
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Consensus
The agreement of basic social values by members of a group or society as whole.
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Cultural Transmission
The way in which we learn about a specific culture.
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Social Inequality
Where certain groups in society have more money, opportunities, power etc.
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Nature/Nurture Debate
Nature:people are affected by their genetics / Nurture: people are affected by the society you are brought up in.
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Conflict
Clash of interests between individuals or groups within society.
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Culture
The norms, values, customs and shared meanings that are acceptable in society.
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Status
Your social position (Ascribed status: status recieved upon birth & Achieved status: your status is a result of your own actions).
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Cultural Diversity
Different cultures living and interacting with each other.
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Roles
The expectations of people with a certain status.
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Norms
The rules of behaviour that are acceptable depending on your culture.
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Values
The beliefs that are held by a particular culture.
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Social Structure
The social relationships that together compose society.
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Agents of Socialisation
The people who are responsible for people's socialisation (Primary agents: family & Secondary agents: education, peer groups, mass media, religion and the workplace).
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Social Control
The enforcement of society's rules on its members (through law or social pressure).
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Identity
The characteristics the make an individual known and recognisable.
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Sub-Culture
A subdivision of national culture with a distinct set of beliefs, norms, etc.
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Sanctions
Method of ensuring acceptable behaviour (Reward and punishment systems).
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Card 2
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Any significant alteration in society's attitudes over time.
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Social Change
Card 3
Front
The agreement of basic social values by members of a group or society as whole.
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Card 4
Front
The way in which we learn about a specific culture.
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Card 5
Front
Where certain groups in society have more money, opportunities, power etc.
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