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final part 2
sociology
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English
12th Grade
04/02/2008

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race
Definition
category of people who share inherited physical characteristics and whom others see as being a distinct group
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stereotype
Definition
oversimplified, exaggerated, or unfavorable generalization about a group of people
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genocide
Definition
goal of extermination is the intential destruction of the entire targeted population
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gender role
Definition
specific behaviors and attitudes that a society establishes for men and women
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gender identity
Definition
the awareness of being masculine or feminine as those traits are defined by culture
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patriarchy
Definition
system in which men are dominant over women
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matriarchy
Definition
system in which women are dominant over men
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capitalism

Definition
the factors of population are owned by individuals rather than the goverment
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collective behavior
Definition
the relatively spontaneous social behavior that occurs when ppl try to develop common solutions to unclear situations
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crowd
Definition
a temporary gathering of people who are in close enough proximity to interact
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mob
Definition
emotionally charged collectivity whose members are united by a specific destructive or violent goal
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riot
Definition
a collection of people who erupt into generalized destructive behavior, the result of which is social disorder
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propoganda
Definition
an organized and deliberate attempt to shape public opinion, is the most effective way to influence what people think
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modernization

Definition
process by which a society's social institutions become increasingly complex as the society moves towards industrialization
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terrorism
Definition
threat or use of violence against civilians by a non governmental group to reach a political goal
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technology, symbols, language, values, and norms

Definition

traits of a culture

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