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Define Society
A group of people who share a common way of life E.g. Irish Society
Define norms
The normal patterns of behaviour that individuals are expected to follow within society e.g. saying please
What term is this: The attitudes and beliefs held by a society regarding what is right and wrong. They are reinforced by the laws of a country.
Values
What is Culture?
The way of life of society, which can include language, music, customs, norms, values and skills passed from one generation to the next.
Social Institutions
Organised social arrangements found in many societies. e.g. family, marriage.
What is socioeconomic grouping?
Classification of individuals according to their economic and social position in relation to others based on income, education and occupation.
What term is this: the movement of individuals between socio economic groupings. This can occur due to educational progression.
Social Mobility
Define Social change
Changes that take place in society due to major developments.
What is primary socialisation
process whereby an individual learns appropriate norms, values, behaviours and social skills within in the fmaily
What are mores?
The norms, values and customs that are considered important by society. E.g showing respect to the elderly.
What is a blood relationship that exists between family members called?
Kinship
Define a role
The expected pattern of behaviour of an individual according to their status or position in society.
What is ascribed status?
The position held by individuals in relation to others in society that is given at birth
