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26 Cards in this Set
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Assimilation
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social sciences the process in which one group takes on the cultural and other traits of a larger group. To be absorbed into the larger group. Give up some of there selves.
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Capitalism
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an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and distribution of goods, characterized by a free competitive market and motivation by profit.
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Contingent worker
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a temporary employee, often employed for a specific task.
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Discrimination
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unfair treatment of one person or group, usually because of prejudice about race, ethnic group, age group, religion, or gender.
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Melting pot (amalgamation)
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Various heritages have influenced one another, blending together to create a unique American culture.
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Multicultural Theory (pluralistic
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Each group retains some of its customs and each group coexist. Live and let live.
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Ideology
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A system of assumptions, theories, and beliefs characterizing a particular group or culture.
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Eurocentrictiy
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The assumption of the supremacy of European Americans and their values and traditions.
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Patriarchy
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A system of social structure in a culture where the power is male dominated.
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Prejudice
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Negative attitudes about certain groups of people.
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Racism
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the belief that people of different races have different qualities and abilities, and that some races are inherently superior or inferior.
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Sexism
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discrimination against women or men because of their sex.
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Classism
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discrimination or prejudice based on social or economic class.
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Feminism
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the movement committed to securing and defending equal rights and opportunities for women equal to those of men.
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Ethnicity
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Membership in a subgroup within an environment dominated by another culture.
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Social Construct
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A classisfication based on social values. Order of importance or value.
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Theory
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an idea of or belief about something arrived at through speculation or conjecture.
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Gender Role
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The masculine and feminine behaviors.
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Socialization
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the process involved when young children are becoming aware of society and learning how they are expected to behave.
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Protestant work ethic
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The idea that hard work and good faith will be rewarded.
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Stereotype
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an oversimplified standardized image or idea held by one person or group of another.
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Institutionalized
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Built into the system.
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Class
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a group of people within a society who share the same social and economic status.
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Internalize
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to adopt the beliefs, values, and attitudes of others, either consciously or unconsciously.
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Socialism
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a political theory or system in which the means of production and distribution are controlled by the people and operated according to equity and fairness rather than market principles.
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Violence
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the use of physical force to injure somebody or damage something.
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