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04/05/2010

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Term
prejudice
Definition
attitude based on belief based on generalizations of a certain group
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discrimination
Definition
action
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stereotypes
Definition
overgeneralization of people
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race
Definition
category of people who have been singled out as inferior or superior, on the basis of real or alleged physical characteristics such as skin color, hair texture, eye shape, or other attributes.
Term
ethnicity
Definition
A group socially distinguished or set apart, by others or by itself, primarily on the basis of cultural or national-origin characteristics
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5 main characteristics of ethnic groups
Definition
Unique cultural traits.
A sense of community.
A feeling of ethnocentrism.
Ascribed membership from birth.
Tendency to occupy a geographic area.
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subordinate group
Definition
one whose members are disadvantaged and subjected to unequal treatment by the dominant group and who regard themselves as objects of collective discrimination.
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racism
Definition
beliefs, and practices used to justify the superior treatment of one racial or ethnic group and the inferior treatment of another racial or ethnic group.
Term
highly prejudice people often exhibit _______ personality type
Definition
authoritarian
Term
6 characteristics of authoritarian type
Definition
excessive conformity,
submissiveness to authority,
intolerance,
insecurity,
a high level of superstition
rigid, stereotypic thinking.
Term
4 types of discrimination
Definition
Isolate discrimination
Small-group discrimination
Direct institutionalized discrimination
Indirect institutionalized discrimination
Term
ethnic pluralism
Definition
The coexistence of a variety of distinct racial and ethnic groups within one society.
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subtle racism
Definition
quiet remarks
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genocide
Definition
deliberate, systematic killing of an entire people or nation
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overt racism
Definition
obvious racism
Term
objectification
Definition
when men make women sex objects
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primary sex characteristics
Definition
have at birth
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elements of objectification on women
Definition
General Aspects Of Objectification
1. Women are responded to primarily as “females,” personal accomplishments are less important
2. Women are seen as “all alike.”
3. Women are seen as passive, so things can easily be “done to a woman”. (discrimination, harassment, and violence

Objectification Based On Preoccupation With “Looks”
1. Women are often seen as the objects of sexual attraction, not full human.
2. Women are seen by some as depersonalized body parts. Example: “a piece of ass.”
3. Depersonalized female sexuality is used for economic purposes. In the media, advertising, fashion and cosmetics industries, and pornography.
Term
secondary sex characteristics
Definition
developed in adolescence
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gender
Definition
culturally and socially constructed differences between females and males.
Term
hemaphrodite is?
Definition
has a combination of male and female genitalia
Term
sexism
Definition
subordination of one sex based on assumption of inferiority. interwoven w/ a patriarchal system.
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3 components of sexism
Definition
Stereotypical beliefs that reinforce, complement, or justify the prejudice.

Negative attitudes (prejudice) toward women.

Discrimination - acts that exclude, distance, or keep women separate.
Term
chronological age
Definition
based on date of birth
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functional age
Definition
the age we believe people to be based on appearances or observation
Term
median age def?
Definition
age in country where 1/2 ppl are older and 1/2 are younger
Term
US's median age?
Definition
36
Term
median age is rising due to what?
Definition
greying of america
Term
3 reasons for greying of america
Definition
1. large # of baby boomers in adulthood
2. increase in life expectancy
3. decrease in birth rate
Term
age stratification
Definition
inequalities, differences, segregation, or conflict between age groups
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3 ways sociologists classify late adulthood
Definition
Young old – 65-74
Old old – 75-84
Oldest old – 85+
Term
activity theory
Definition
Older people have same social and psychological needs and do not want to withdraw
People tend to shift gears in late middle age and find substitutes for previous statuses, roles, and activities

Activity is directly related to longevity, happiness and health
Term
example of activity theory
Definition
retired people live alone and maintain part-time jobs
Term
dependency ratio
Definition
Term
economic welfare of older adults
Definition
older adults get taken care of by the government
Term
social significance of age helps with what?
Definition
helps society determine appropriate behaviors for certain age groups
Term
how do docs in UK earn bonuses?
Definition
by keeping patients healthy
Term
3 limits many capitalists impose on free market
Definition
1. care must be provided to everyone
2. everyone must buy insurance
3. docs and hospitals must accept 1 standard fixed rate
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Japan pays ___ as much for health care and they go to docs ___ times as often
Definition
1/2; 3
Term
average admin cost for health care in us
Definition
22%
Term
average admin cost for health care in switzerland
Definition
5.5%
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which 2 health care stats does Great Britain do better than the US?
Definition
1. longer life expectancy
2. lower infant mortality
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