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

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