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| Participant Observation - definition |
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Definition
| field research method in which the scientist places him/herself in the environment they are studying to gain a better sociological understanding. |
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Observable Behavior:
1._____________________ ex. Body language
2._____________________
3._____________________ (facilitates or hinders behavior)
4._____________________ ex. divided sections of fans |
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Definition
1. Individual Actions
2. Subgroups or Encounters
3. Setting
4. Overall organization |
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Body Language -
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Definition
1. Closed vs. Open
2. Relative Power (who controls the situation)
3. Distance (proxemics)
4. Likings
5. Terminal Markers |
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Remember the film "16 in Webster Groves" ?????
What are the four student sub-groups we talked about?
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Definition
1. Academic
2. Collegiate
3. Vocational
4. Non-conformist |
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| "A unified system of beliefs and practices which unite into a sacred community called a Church" |
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| How are these two terms related?: Sacred vs. Profane |
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Definition
SACRED: magic, religion (supernatural)
PROFANE: science (natural) |
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| What is magic? And, can you define the two kinds Emmons talked about? Imitative, and Contagious.... |
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Definition
Magic - practices that attempt to control the supernatural.
Imitative - imitating the result one wants ex. beating drums during a rain dance = thunder
Contagious - once in contact, always in contact (you carry any special powers or curses with you forever if you touch something that has them too) |
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What is the general idea of the Anxiety Theory of Magic?
And what are examples of "Primary " and "Secondary" types of this?? |
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Definition
Theory- people get nervous when they can't control something using their magic practices
Primary - thinking something is needed for success, ex. a lucky pen, and not having it leads to panic
Secondary - not doing a ritual needed for success and losing faith, ex. Dumbo did not have his feather and thought he couldn't fly |
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| Define secularization.... |
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Definition
| Religion becomes less important in making decisions and in peoples lives as well. |
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What is Ufology?
Two related terms:
Condon Report - explain
Drake Equation - explain |
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Definition
Ufology- study of UFOs.
Condon Report - over 75% of experts recommended studying UFOS, but Condon dismissed the study anyway.
Drake Equation - calculations that give a probability of a solar body having extraterrestrial life. |
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Term
Is Social Stratification an example of Ranking or Class????
What principles are used to determine this stratification?:
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Also, which ones did Marx, Weber believe a person needed? |
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Definition
Stratification = Ranking
Principles:
1. Class (economic status)
2. Status (prestige)
3. Power
Marx -> all three
Weber -> only class and power |
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Term
Is social class an example of ranking or groups???
How can class be measured, in a scientific study?? Try to give the terms if possible, but at least explain the idea:
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Definition
Social Class = Groups
1. Reputational - ask people to evaluate their neighbors
2. Subjective - ask people to evaluate themselves
3. Objective - ask people questions, but allow scientist to determine class based on responses |
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What are "life changes"??
"Life styles"??? |
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Definition
Life changes - opportunities afforded to people so they can provide themselves with better possessions, educations, etc.
Life styles - choices people make for themselves in life |
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Term
Levels of Social Class (name and describe):
UU
LU
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UM
LM
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LL |
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Definition
UU- Upper Upper, old $$$ and aristocracy
LU- Lower Upper, new $$$$
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UM- Upper Middle, Professional and Managerial
LM- Lower Middle, Clerical and Sales
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UL- Upper Lower, working class and skilled craftspeople
LL- Lower Lower, service and unskilled |
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