Sociology Definitions

Question	Answer
Define the term Structural	An organised set of social institutions and patterns
Define the term Norms	Rules which govern social behaviors, can be formal or informal
Define the term Macro	Emphasizes the study and analysis if large scale institutions and society as a whole
Define the term Primary Socialisation	The first set of social norms we learn from our parents until we go to school These are the basic skills we need to survive as a child
Define the term Secondary Socialisation	Norms you learn from social institutions and agencies as well as friends and the media
Define the term Values	Principals or goals that we aim for
Define the term culture	Learned and shared norms and values in a group or society
Define the term Social Action	Behavior which we attach a meaning to
Define the term Micro	The study and analysis of small scale everyday specific human interactions

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	Created by Shannon Hebron about 8 years ago