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society
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self-contained, self-sufficient group of human beings who are united by social relationships
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social structure
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a characteristic of a group rather than of an individual.
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stratification
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the unequal distribution of rewards among members of a society; the class structure
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social class
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groups of people who share a similar position in the stratification system
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mobility
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a change of positions within the stratification system. moving up or down. usually groups.
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status
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the position or rank of a person or group within the stratification structure (achieved or ascribed)
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social networks
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connectors. patterns of social relationships
local networks - strong ties, face to face interaction, community cosmopolitan - spread out, have access to more information |
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culture
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the sum total of human creations - intellectual, technical, artistic, physical and moral. the complex pattern of living that directs human social life. things each new generation must learn and they eventually may add
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values
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ideals or aims. asses good from bad. values justify the norms.
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norms
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rules that define the behavior that is expected, required, or acceptable in particular circumstances.
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roles
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a set of norms that defines how persons in a particular position should behave
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prejudice
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negative or hostile attitudes toward and beliefs about a group
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discrimination
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actions taken against a group to deny its members rights and privileges available to others.
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culture theory
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Jewish and Italian cultures are different. this explains the difference in success in america. Jews valued learning. italians valued family loyalty
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jews vs. italians
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social theory
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among first-generation immigrants, status in their new society will be determined in large measure bu their status in their former society
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jews in eastern europe had success therefore...
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