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Term
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Definition
Personal family
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Refers to the people we feel emotionally connected to and consider part of our family, even if there are no legal or biological ties.
Legal family
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Individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption and are recognized by law.
Family as an institutional arena
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The family serves as a space where activities like childbearing and caregiving occur, governed by social norms and rules.
Family arena
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Space where individuals participate in intimate relationships and perform roles related to caregiving and raising children.
State arena
Lernen beginnen
Role of the government in regulating family behaviors through laws and policies.
Market arena
Lernen beginnen
Economic sphere that influences families through work, wages, and the cost of goods and services like childcare.
Consensus perspective (structural functionalism)
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Views society as a system of parts that work together to maintain stability and social order.
Conflict perspective
Lernen beginnen
Focuses on conflict and competition over resources, often leading to struggles over power within families.
Feminist theory
Lernen beginnen
Critiques traditional family structures for perpetuating gender inequality.
Exchange theory
Lernen beginnen
Views relationships as transactional, where individuals seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs.
Symbolic interactionism
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Emphasizes the role of individuals in creating and interpreting the meaning of family roles through daily interactions.
Modernity theory
Lernen beginnen
Explains how the rise of individualism transformed traditional family structures, leading to more diverse family forms.
Demographic perspective
Lernen beginnen
Studies family behaviors through statistics like birth rates, death rates, and migration.
Life course perspective
Lernen beginnen
Focuses on how individual family roles and relationships change throughout the stages of life.
Industrial Revolution & Democracy
Lernen beginnen
Created tensions within families as individualism grew, especially among women.
Separate spheres
Lernen beginnen
Gender roles became more rigid, with men working outside the home and women maintaining the home.
Courtship
Lernen beginnen
The process of selecting a marriage partner, balancing individual desires with family interests.
Falling birth rates
Lernen beginnen
Improved contraception and shifting beliefs about child-rearing contributed to declining birth rates.
Marriage regulation
Lernen beginnen
The state enforced monogamy and family stability through laws rooted in Christian tradition.
African American family dynamics post-emancipation
Lernen beginnen
Faced extreme poverty, but extended family networks provided resilience.
Chinese Americans and family life
Lernen beginnen
Chinese men faced barriers due to the Chinese Exclusion Act, limiting family formation.
Mexican Americans post-Mexican-American War
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Families relied on extended networks for support, emphasizing familism.
Companionship family
Lernen beginnen
An ideal family model based on affection, equality, and companionship.
Companionate marriage
Lernen beginnen
Focused on friendship and romantic love rather than traditional economic roles.
Dating culture
Lernen beginnen
Young people gained more freedom in selecting romantic partners, replacing formal courtship.
Family wage
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Labor unions pushed for a wage allowing men to support their entire family.
Independence from marriage
Lernen beginnen
More people lived independently due to expanded workforce participation and welfare programs.
Emotional bonds in families
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Smaller families allowed parents to devote more attention to each child.
Race and ethnicity
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Socially constructed categories based on self-identification and societal perception.
Race categories
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Historically tied to hierarchies, with 'Whites' considered superior.
Race
Lernen beginnen
Defined as a group believed to share common ancestry based on perceived physical traits.
Ethnicity
Lernen beginnen
Refers to shared cultural traits like language, religion, or national origin.
Endogamy
Lernen beginnen
Marriage within the same racial or ethnic group, often to maintain cultural continuity.
Exogamy
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Marriage outside one’s racial or ethnic group.
Race and social inequality
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Historical practices like segregation and slavery created long-term inequalities.
Middle Eastern or North African (MENA)
Lernen beginnen
A racial category recognizing individuals from these regions in the U.S.
American Indians
Lernen beginnen
Faced historical decline due to disease and violence following colonization.
African Americans
Lernen beginnen
Rooted in slavery, they have faced persistent economic challenges.
W. E. B. Du Bois
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Noted disruptions in African American family life due to slavery and discrimination.
Great Migration
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Movement of Black workers from the rural South to Northern cities, leading to urban segregation.
Familism
Lernen beginnen
Cultural value emphasizing strong family loyalty and obligation.
Asian Americans
Lernen beginnen
Fastest-growing minority group, with cultural values emphasizing educational success.
Model minority stereotype
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Overlooks disparities within the Asian American community, particularly among Southeast Asians.
Rise of anti-Asian racism
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Increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting long-standing stereotypes.
1965 Immigration Reform
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Ended the quota system, increasing immigration from non-European countries.
Consensus theory (ladder)
Lernen beginnen
Views inequality as beneficial, creating competition for upward mobility.
Conflict theory (categories)
Lernen beginnen
Argues that social class is rooted in exploitation and class struggles.
Life chances (Max Weber)
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Opportunities to improve quality of life are largely determined by social class.
Social capital (Pierre Bourdieu)
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Resources and benefits gained through social networks and connections.
Upper class
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Wealthiest individuals, often business owners, corporate executives, or high-level professionals.
Middle class
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Large segment of professionals with stable jobs, able to meet basic needs.
Working class
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Less education and job security, working in manual labor or service industry jobs.
Lower class
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Struggles with poverty and job insecurity, relying on social welfare programs.
Gini Index
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Measure of income inequality, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 perfect inequality.
Poverty line
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Official threshold for a family of four in 2021 was $27,479.
Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM)
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Takes into account welfare benefits, taxes, and cost of living.
Social mobility
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Ability to move between social classes, typically measured by comparing economic status across generations.
Concerted cultivation
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Middle-class parents cultivate children's skills through structured activities.
Accomplishment of natural growth
Lernen beginnen
Working-class parents provide comfort and care, allowing unstructured time for play.
Single-parent families
Lernen beginnen
Face challenges like limited financial resources and less time with children.
Sex
Lernen beginnen
Refers to biological differences like male and female anatomy.
Gender
Lernen beginnen
Refers to social roles and behaviors considered appropriate for men and women.
Nonbinary
Lernen beginnen
Individuals who do not fit into traditional male or female categories.
Transgender
Lernen beginnen
Individuals whose gender identity does not match their assigned sex at birth.
Sexual dimorphism
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Physical differences between males and females, with humans having low dimorphism.
Intersex
Lernen beginnen
Individuals whose biological characteristics do not fit typical definitions of male or female.
Gender dysphoria
Lernen beginnen
Distress experienced by individuals whose gender identity does not align with their assigned sex.
Biological perspectives on gender
Lernen beginnen
Focus on how biological differences contribute to social roles.
Gender socialization
Lernen beginnen
Process by which individuals learn the gender norms of their society.
Gender segregation in work
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Men and women work in different types of jobs, contributing to the gender pay gap.
Sexuality
Lernen beginnen
Core aspect of personal identity and freedom, with more freedom to express sexual orientation.
Sexual orientation
Lernen beginnen
Pattern of romantic or sexual attraction, including heterosexual, homosexual, and other categories.
Bisexuality
Lernen beginnen
Attraction to both men and women.
Pansexuality
Lernen beginnen
Attraction to people regardless of gender identity.
Asexuality
Lernen beginnen
Describes individuals who do not experience sexual attraction.
Stigma
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Social disapproval or discrimination faced for certain characteristics, such as sexual orientation.
Homophobia
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Fear or hatred of individuals who are gay or engage in same-sex relationships.
Genetics and environment in sexuality
Lernen beginnen
Sexual orientation has genetic components but is also shaped by environmental factors.
Teen sexual behavior
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Varies widely by socioeconomic status, education level, and race.
Decline in teen pregnancies
Lernen beginnen
Largely due to better access to birth control and sex education.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Lernen beginnen
Common STDs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HPV.
Alfred Kinsey
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Pioneering researcher in human sexuality, contributing to understanding diverse sexual behaviors.
Social script
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Expected patterns of behavior in familiar social situations.
Romantic love
Lernen beginnen
Seen as passionate and unique, often a noble quest to overcome obstacles for love.
Utilitarian love
Lernen beginnen
More practical, where partners evaluate their relationship based on shared goals.
Mate selection
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Process of choosing romantic or sexual partners, often marrying within social class or race.
Hookup culture
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Casual sexual or romantic encounters without the expectation of commitment.
Homophily
Lernen beginnen
Tendency to form relationships with those similar in race, religion, or social class.
Endogamy
Lernen beginnen
Practice of marrying within one's racial or ethnic group.
Term
Lernen beginnen
Definition
Personal family
Lernen beginnen
Refers to the people we feel emotionally connected to and consider part of our family, even if there are no legal or biological ties.
Legal family
Lernen beginnen
Individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption and are recognized by law.
Family as an institutional arena
Lernen beginnen
The family serves as a space where activities like childbearing and caregiving occur, governed by social norms and rules.
Family arena
Lernen beginnen
Space where individuals participate in intimate relationships and perform roles related to caregiving and raising children.
State arena
Lernen beginnen
Role of the government in regulating family behaviors through laws and policies.
Market arena
Lernen beginnen
Economic sphere that influences families through work, wages, and the cost of goods and services like childcare.
Consensus perspective (structural functionalism)
Lernen beginnen
Views society as a system of parts that work together to maintain stability and social order.
Conflict perspective
Lernen beginnen
Focuses on conflict and competition over resources, often leading to struggles over power within families.
Feminist theory
Lernen beginnen
Critiques traditional family structures for perpetuating gender inequality.
Exchange theory
Lernen beginnen
Views relationships as transactional, where individuals seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs.
Symbolic interactionism
Lernen beginnen
Emphasizes the role of individuals in creating and interpreting the meaning of family roles through daily interactions.
Modernity theory
Lernen beginnen
Explains how the rise of individualism transformed traditional family structures, leading to more diverse family forms.
Demographic perspective
Lernen beginnen
Studies family behaviors through statistics like birth rates, death rates, and migration.
Life course perspective
Lernen beginnen
Focuses on how individual family roles and relationships change throughout the stages of life.
Industrial Revolution & Democracy
Lernen beginnen
Created tensions within families as individualism grew, especially among women.
Separate spheres
Lernen beginnen
Gender roles became more rigid, with men working outside the home and women maintaining the home.
Courtship
Lernen beginnen
The process of selecting a marriage partner, balancing individual desires with family interests.
Falling birth rates
Lernen beginnen
Improved contraception and shifting beliefs about child-rearing contributed to declining birth rates.
Marriage regulation
Lernen beginnen
The state enforced monogamy and family stability through laws rooted in Christian tradition.
African American family dynamics post-emancipation
Lernen beginnen
Faced extreme poverty, but extended family networks provided resilience.
Chinese Americans and family life
Lernen beginnen
Chinese men faced barriers due to the Chinese Exclusion Act, limiting family formation.
Mexican Americans post-Mexican-American War
Lernen beginnen
Families relied on extended networks for support, emphasizing familism.
Companionship family
Lernen beginnen
An ideal family model based on affection, equality, and companionship.
Companionate marriage
Lernen beginnen
Focused on friendship and romantic love rather than traditional economic roles.
Dating culture
Lernen beginnen
Young people gained more freedom in selecting romantic partners, replacing formal courtship.
Family wage
Lernen beginnen
Labor unions pushed for a wage allowing men to support their entire family.
Independence from marriage
Lernen beginnen
More people lived independently due to expanded workforce participation and welfare programs.
Emotional bonds in families
Lernen beginnen
Smaller families allowed parents to devote more attention to each child.
Race and ethnicity
Lernen beginnen
Socially constructed categories based on self-identification and societal perception.
Race categories
Lernen beginnen
Historically tied to hierarchies, with 'Whites' considered superior.
Race
Lernen beginnen
Defined as a group believed to share common ancestry based on perceived physical traits.
Ethnicity
Lernen beginnen
Refers to shared cultural traits like language, religion, or national origin.
Endogamy
Lernen beginnen
Marriage within the same racial or ethnic group, often to maintain cultural continuity.
Exogamy
Lernen beginnen
Marriage outside one’s racial or ethnic group.
Race and social inequality
Lernen beginnen
Historical practices like segregation and slavery created long-term inequalities.
Middle Eastern or North African (MENA)
Lernen beginnen
A racial category recognizing individuals from these regions in the U.S.
American Indians
Lernen beginnen
Faced historical decline due to disease and violence following colonization.
African Americans
Lernen beginnen
Rooted in slavery, they have faced persistent economic challenges.
W. E. B. Du Bois
Lernen beginnen
Noted disruptions in African American family life due to slavery and discrimination.
Great Migration
Lernen beginnen
Movement of Black workers from the rural South to Northern cities, leading to urban segregation.
Familism
Lernen beginnen
Cultural value emphasizing strong family loyalty and obligation.
Asian Americans
Lernen beginnen
Fastest-growing minority group, with cultural values emphasizing educational success.
Model minority stereotype
Lernen beginnen
Overlooks disparities within the Asian American community, particularly among Southeast Asians.
Rise of anti-Asian racism
Lernen beginnen
Increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting long-standing stereotypes.
1965 Immigration Reform
Lernen beginnen
Ended the quota system, increasing immigration from non-European countries.
Consensus theory (ladder)
Lernen beginnen
Views inequality as beneficial, creating competition for upward mobility.
Conflict theory (categories)
Lernen beginnen
Argues that social class is rooted in exploitation and class struggles.
Life chances (Max Weber)
Lernen beginnen
Opportunities to improve quality of life are largely determined by social class.
Social capital (Pierre Bourdieu)
Lernen beginnen
Resources and benefits gained through social networks and connections.
Upper class
Lernen beginnen
Wealthiest individuals, often business owners, corporate executives, or high-level professionals.
Middle class
Lernen beginnen
Large segment of professionals with stable jobs, able to meet basic needs.
Working class
Lernen beginnen
Less education and job security, working in manual labor or service industry jobs.
Lower class
Lernen beginnen
Struggles with poverty and job insecurity, relying on social welfare programs.
Gini Index
Lernen beginnen
Measure of income inequality, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 perfect inequality.
Poverty line
Lernen beginnen
Official threshold for a family of four in 2021 was $27,479.
Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM)
Lernen beginnen
Takes into account welfare benefits, taxes, and cost of living.
Social mobility
Lernen beginnen
Ability to move between social classes, typically measured by comparing economic status across generations.
Concerted cultivation
Lernen beginnen
Middle-class parents cultivate children's skills through structured activities.
Accomplishment of natural growth
Lernen beginnen
Working-class parents provide comfort and care, allowing unstructured time for play.
Single-parent families
Lernen beginnen
Face challenges like limited financial resources and less time with children.
Sex
Lernen beginnen
Refers to biological differences like male and female anatomy.
Gender
Lernen beginnen
Refers to social roles and behaviors considered appropriate for men and women.
Nonbinary
Lernen beginnen
Individuals who do not fit into traditional male or female categories.
Transgender
Lernen beginnen
Individuals whose gender identity does not match their assigned sex at birth.
Sexual dimorphism
Lernen beginnen
Physical differences between males and females, with humans having low dimorphism.
Intersex
Lernen beginnen
Individuals whose biological characteristics do not fit typical definitions of male or female.
Gender dysphoria
Lernen beginnen
Distress experienced by individuals whose gender identity does not align with their assigned sex.
Biological perspectives on gender
Lernen beginnen
Focus on how biological differences contribute to social roles.
Gender socialization
Lernen beginnen
Process by which individuals learn the gender norms of their society.
Gender segregation in work
Lernen beginnen
Men and women work in different types of jobs, contributing to the gender pay gap.
Sexuality
Lernen beginnen
Core aspect of personal identity and freedom, with more freedom to express sexual orientation.
Sexual orientation
Lernen beginnen
Pattern of romantic or sexual attraction, including heterosexual, homosexual, and other categories.
Bisexuality
Lernen beginnen
Attraction to both men and women.
Pansexuality
Lernen beginnen
Attraction to people regardless of gender identity.
Asexuality
Lernen beginnen
Describes individuals who do not experience sexual attraction.
Stigma
Lernen beginnen
Social disapproval or discrimination faced for certain characteristics, such as sexual orientation.
Homophobia
Lernen beginnen
Fear or hatred of individuals who are gay or engage in same-sex relationships.
Genetics and environment in sexuality
Lernen beginnen
Sexual orientation has genetic components but is also shaped by environmental factors.
Teen sexual behavior
Lernen beginnen
Varies widely by socioeconomic status, education level, and race.
Decline in teen pregnancies
Lernen beginnen
Largely due to better access to birth control and sex education.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Lernen beginnen
Common STDs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HPV.
Alfred Kinsey
Lernen beginnen
Pioneering researcher in human sexuality, contributing to understanding diverse sexual behaviors.
Social script
Lernen beginnen
Expected patterns of behavior in familiar social situations.
Romantic love
Lernen beginnen
Seen as passionate and unique, often a noble quest to overcome obstacles for love.
Utilitarian love
Lernen beginnen
More practical, where partners evaluate their relationship based on shared goals.
Mate selection
Lernen beginnen
Process of choosing romantic or sexual partners, often marrying within social class or race.
Hookup culture
Lernen beginnen
Casual sexual or romantic encounters without the expectation of commitment.
Homophily
Lernen beginnen
Tendency to form relationships with those similar in race, religion, or social class.
Endogamy
Lernen beginnen
Practice of marrying within one's racial or ethnic group.
Term
Lernen beginnen
Definition
Personal family
Lernen beginnen
Refers to the people we feel emotionally connected to and consider part of our family, even if there are no legal or biological ties.
Legal family
Lernen beginnen
Individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption and are recognized by law.
Family as an institutional arena
Lernen beginnen
The family serves as a space where activities like childbearing and caregiving occur, governed by social norms and rules.
Family arena
Lernen beginnen
Space where individuals participate in intimate relationships and perform roles related to caregiving and raising children.
State arena
Lernen beginnen
Role of the government in regulating family behaviors through laws and policies.
Market arena
Lernen beginnen
Economic sphere that influences families through work, wages, and the cost of goods and services like childcare.
Consensus perspective (structural functionalism)
Lernen beginnen
Views society as a system of parts that work together to maintain stability and social order.
Conflict perspective
Lernen beginnen
Focuses on conflict and competition over resources, often leading to struggles over power within families.
Feminist theory
Lernen beginnen
Critiques traditional family structures for perpetuating gender inequality.
Exchange theory
Lernen beginnen
Views relationships as transactional, where individuals seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs.
Symbolic interactionism
Lernen beginnen
Emphasizes the role of individuals in creating and interpreting the meaning of family roles through daily interactions.
Modernity theory
Lernen beginnen
Explains how the rise of individualism transformed traditional family structures, leading to more diverse family forms.
Demographic perspective
Lernen beginnen
Studies family behaviors through statistics like birth rates, death rates, and migration.
Life course perspective
Lernen beginnen
Focuses on how individual family roles and relationships change throughout the stages of life.
Industrial Revolution & Democracy
Lernen beginnen
Created tensions within families as individualism grew, especially among women.
Separate spheres
Lernen beginnen
Gender roles became more rigid, with men working outside the home and women maintaining the home.
Courtship
Lernen beginnen
The process of selecting a marriage partner, balancing individual desires with family interests.
Falling birth rates
Lernen beginnen
Improved contraception and shifting beliefs about child-rearing contributed to declining birth rates.
Marriage regulation
Lernen beginnen
The state enforced monogamy and family stability through laws rooted in Christian tradition.
African American family dynamics post-emancipation
Lernen beginnen
Faced extreme poverty, but extended family networks provided resilience.
Chinese Americans and family life
Lernen beginnen
Chinese men faced barriers due to the Chinese Exclusion Act, limiting family formation.
Mexican Americans post-Mexican-American War
Lernen beginnen
Families relied on extended networks for support, emphasizing familism.
Companionship family
Lernen beginnen
An ideal family model based on affection, equality, and companionship.
Companionate marriage
Lernen beginnen
Focused on friendship and romantic love rather than traditional economic roles.
Dating culture
Lernen beginnen
Young people gained more freedom in selecting romantic partners, replacing formal courtship.
Family wage
Lernen beginnen
Labor unions pushed for a wage allowing men to support their entire family.
Independence from marriage
Lernen beginnen
More people lived independently due to expanded workforce participation and welfare programs.
Emotional bonds in families
Lernen beginnen
Smaller families allowed parents to devote more attention to each child.
Race and ethnicity
Lernen beginnen
Socially constructed categories based on self-identification and societal perception.
Race categories
Lernen beginnen
Historically tied to hierarchies, with 'Whites' considered superior.
Race
Lernen beginnen
Defined as a group believed to share common ancestry based on perceived physical traits.
Ethnicity
Lernen beginnen
Refers to shared cultural traits like language, religion, or national origin.
Endogamy
Lernen beginnen
Marriage within the same racial or ethnic group, often to maintain cultural continuity.
Exogamy
Lernen beginnen
Marriage outside one’s racial or ethnic group.
Race and social inequality
Lernen beginnen
Historical practices like segregation and slavery created long-term inequalities.
Middle Eastern or North African (MENA)
Lernen beginnen
A racial category recognizing individuals from these regions in the U.S.
American Indians
Lernen beginnen
Faced historical decline due to disease and violence following colonization.
African Americans
Lernen beginnen
Rooted in slavery, they have faced persistent economic challenges.
W. E. B. Du Bois
Lernen beginnen
Noted disruptions in African American family life due to slavery and discrimination.
Great Migration
Lernen beginnen
Movement of Black workers from the rural South to Northern cities, leading to urban segregation.
Familism
Lernen beginnen
Cultural value emphasizing strong family loyalty and obligation.
Asian Americans
Lernen beginnen
Fastest-growing minority group, with cultural values emphasizing educational success.
Model minority stereotype
Lernen beginnen
Overlooks disparities within the Asian American community, particularly among Southeast Asians.
Rise of anti-Asian racism
Lernen beginnen
Increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting long-standing stereotypes.
1965 Immigration Reform
Lernen beginnen
Ended the quota system, increasing immigration from non-European countries.
Consensus theory (ladder)
Lernen beginnen
Views inequality as beneficial, creating competition for upward mobility.
Conflict theory (categories)
Lernen beginnen
Argues that social class is rooted in exploitation and class struggles.
Life chances (Max Weber)
Lernen beginnen
Opportunities to improve quality of life are largely determined by social class.
Social capital (Pierre Bourdieu)
Lernen beginnen
Resources and benefits gained through social networks and connections.
Upper class
Lernen beginnen
Wealthiest individuals, often business owners, corporate executives, or high-level professionals.
Middle class
Lernen beginnen
Large segment of professionals with stable jobs, able to meet basic needs.
Working class
Lernen beginnen
Less education and job security, working in manual labor or service industry jobs.
Lower class
Lernen beginnen
Struggles with poverty and job insecurity, relying on social welfare programs.
Gini Index
Lernen beginnen
Measure of income inequality, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 perfect inequality.
Poverty line
Lernen beginnen
Official threshold for a family of four in 2021 was $27,479.
Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM)
Lernen beginnen
Takes into account welfare benefits, taxes, and cost of living.
Social mobility
Lernen beginnen
Ability to move between social classes, typically measured by comparing economic status across generations.
Concerted cultivation
Lernen beginnen
Middle-class parents cultivate children's skills through structured activities.
Accomplishment of natural growth
Lernen beginnen
Working-class parents provide comfort and care, allowing unstructured time for play.
Single-parent families
Lernen beginnen
Face challenges like limited financial resources and less time with children.
Sex
Lernen beginnen
Refers to biological differences like male and female anatomy.
Gender
Lernen beginnen
Refers to social roles and behaviors considered appropriate for men and women.
Nonbinary
Lernen beginnen
Individuals who do not fit into traditional male or female categories.
Transgender
Lernen beginnen
Individuals whose gender identity does not match their assigned sex at birth.
Sexual dimorphism
Lernen beginnen
Physical differences between males and females, with humans having low dimorphism.
Intersex
Lernen beginnen
Individuals whose biological characteristics do not fit typical definitions of male or female.
Gender dysphoria
Lernen beginnen
Distress experienced by individuals whose gender identity does not align with their assigned sex.
Biological perspectives on gender
Lernen beginnen
Focus on how biological differences contribute to social roles.
Gender socialization
Lernen beginnen
Process by which individuals learn the gender norms of their society.
Gender segregation in work
Lernen beginnen
Men and women work in different types of jobs, contributing to the gender pay gap.
Sexuality
Lernen beginnen
Core aspect of personal identity and freedom, with more freedom to express sexual orientation.
Sexual orientation
Lernen beginnen
Pattern of romantic or sexual attraction, including heterosexual, homosexual, and other categories.
Bisexuality
Lernen beginnen
Attraction to both men and women.
Pansexuality
Lernen beginnen
Attraction to people regardless of gender identity.
Asexuality
Lernen beginnen
Describes individuals who do not experience sexual attraction.
Stigma
Lernen beginnen
Social disapproval or discrimination faced for certain characteristics, such as sexual orientation.
Homophobia
Lernen beginnen
Fear or hatred of individuals who are gay or engage in same-sex relationships.
Genetics and environment in sexuality
Lernen beginnen
Sexual orientation has genetic components but is also shaped by environmental factors.
Teen sexual behavior
Lernen beginnen
Varies widely by socioeconomic status, education level, and race.
Decline in teen pregnancies
Lernen beginnen
Largely due to better access to birth control and sex education.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Lernen beginnen
Common STDs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HPV.
Alfred Kinsey
Lernen beginnen
Pioneering researcher in human sexuality, contributing to understanding diverse sexual behaviors.
Social script
Lernen beginnen
Expected patterns of behavior in familiar social situations.
Romantic love
Lernen beginnen
Seen as passionate and unique, often a noble quest to overcome obstacles for love.
Utilitarian love
Lernen beginnen
More practical, where partners evaluate their relationship based on shared goals.
Mate selection
Lernen beginnen
Process of choosing romantic or sexual partners, often marrying within social class or race.
Hookup culture
Lernen beginnen
Casual sexual or romantic encounters without the expectation of commitment.
Homophily
Lernen beginnen
Tendency to form relationships with those similar in race, religion, or social class.
Endogamy
Lernen beginnen
Practice of marrying within one's racial or ethnic group.

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