Sociology Key Terms 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? SociologyGCSEWJEC Created by: MeganCreated on: 23-04-13 18:46 Achieved Status A position gained through effort 1 of 14 agencies of socialization and social control Parts of society such as the education system and families, which play a part in the procesess of learning norms and vaues 2 of 14 Ascribed status A position into which you are born 3 of 14 Canalisation The channeling of children towards toys and activities seen as appropriate for their sex 4 of 14 Conflict Approach sociology that emphasizes deep divisions in society 5 of 14 Consensus Approach Sociology which emphasizes and agreement with society 6 of 14 Cultural Diversity The wide range of differences between cultures 7 of 14 Cultural relativism The belief that no culture is superior to another 8 of 14 Cultural universals Aspects of culture that are found in all cultures 9 of 14 Culturtre A shared way of life 10 of 14 Feminism A theoretical perspective that focuses on the situation of women 11 of 14 Functionalism A theoretical perspective that is built on consensus 12 of 14 Genetic determinism the theory that human behavior is decided by genetic make up 13 of 14 Identity a sense of who we are to others 14 of 14
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