SOCIOLOGY

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This is making people think that certain options are 'for the best'.
wish munipulation
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A set beliefs governing what a social groups holds worthwhile and important.
values
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A term used by Sociologists to describe the shared way of life which binds individuals together in to a society.
culture
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This is concerned with small scale intereactions between individuals.
micro
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A set norms associated with a particular context or situation.
customs
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Unofficial means of deviance control - usually dealing with unwritten rules.
informal
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Earned through performance, qualification or attainment.
achieved
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A set of norms associated with a particular status or identity.
roles
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Usually ascribed and associated with traditional norms/ customs.
traditional
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This is something that is largely achieved and associated with 'holding office' with a narrow remit.
rational - legal
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A form of culture which exists in the mainstream but which has its own distinct norms, values, language.
subculture
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Big sociology focusing on social structures, processes and institutions.
macro
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A person's social standing and the amount of prestige they gain or are given.
status
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A set of guidelines which define appropriate and inappropriate behaviour.
norms
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official means of dealing with deviance - usually focused on precribed rules.
formal
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Is assigned on the basis of biological or familial characteristics.
ascribed
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Give us power through the use of force.
repressive apparatus
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Manipulates the way people think (brainwash).
ideological apparatus
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Power arising from munipulation, force or threat of force.
coercion
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This is influencing which issues and decisions are 'on the agenda'.
agenda management
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Consensual power - when people voluntarily submit to the will of others.
authority
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This is having the most influential say on choices and decisions.
decision making
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This is derived from the power of personality and persuasiveness.
charismatic
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A set beliefs governing what a social groups holds worthwhile and important.

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A term used by Sociologists to describe the shared way of life which binds individuals together in to a society.

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This is concerned with small scale intereactions between individuals.

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A set norms associated with a particular context or situation.

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