SOCIO SCRAMBLE

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Across
  1. 1. The act of using others for personal gain, typically seen in capitalist systems where workers are underpaid.
  2. 3. Penalties or rewards for behavior that aligns with or deviates from societal norms.
  3. 4. The idea that individuals are born as a "blank slate" and develop their identities through experience and socialization.
  4. 7. The dominance of one culture over others, often maintained through cultural institutions.
  5. 12. A qualitative research method where sociologists immerse themselves in the social settings they study.
  6. 13. The idea that a person’s beliefs and practices should be understood based on that person’s own culture.
  7. 14. The imposition of one culture’s values, practices, or beliefs over others, often through colonization or globalization.
  8. 16. A theory focusing on the role of symbols and language as core elements of social interaction.
  9. 19. The way individuals define themselves in relation to the groups to which they belong.
  10. 20. The process of renovating urban neighborhoods, often displacing lower-income residents.
  11. 21. A small system or group that represents or reflects a larger society or environment.
  12. 22. The psychological discomfort caused by holding contradictory beliefs or attitudes.
  13. 25. The theory that social environments and structures determine human behavior.
  14. 30. Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions that regulate individual behavior in society.
  15. 31. The creation and implementation of new ideas, practices, or technologies that address social problems.
  16. 35. The hierarchical arrangement of individuals into different social categories such as class, race, or gender.
  17. 36. The degree of unity or connection between members of a society or group.
  18. 37. Government programs designed to provide financial support to individuals in need, particularly the elderly and disabled.
  19. 38. The spread of cultural beliefs, practices, and items from one group to another.
  20. 39. Resources derived from social networks and relationships that facilitate cooperation and access to opportunities.
  21. 40. The theoretical agreement among individuals to form a society and abide by its rules and norms.
  22. 41. A system in which rewards and positions are given based on individual merit, such as ability and effort.
Down
  1. 2. A movement that challenges traditional social theories, emphasizing relativism and skepticism toward grand narratives.
  2. 5. The process by which individuals or groups become part of society through shared values, roles, and norms.
  3. 6. The belief that social and economic inequalities are natural and reflect the survival of the fittest.
  4. 8. The larger system or universe that is often studied in sociology to understand social structures.
  5. 9. The tension experienced when an individual faces conflicting demands from different roles.
  6. 10. A state in which an individual or group is excluded from social interaction or communication.
  7. 11. A theory that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.
  8. 15. The bonds and sense of belonging that hold a society or group together.
  9. 17. Treating abstract concepts or social constructs as if they were real or tangible.
  10. 18. The shared beliefs and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within society.
  11. 19. A theory that suggests human interactions are based on the exchange of resources and benefits.
  12. 23. A theory that multiple groups, beliefs, and interests coexist and influence each other in society.
  13. 24. A perspective in sociology that examines gender inequality and advocates for social change to improve the status of women.
  14. 26. The changes in societies and cultures over time, often driven by technological, economic, and social shifts.
  15. 27. Small, tightly-knit groups within larger social structures that share common interests or identities.Folkways: Informal norms that govern everyday behavior, such as customs or traditions.
  16. 28. A sociologist whose work focused on class struggle, capitalism, and economic theory.
  17. 29. An object or behavior that signifies one’s social status.
  18. 32. A framework that examines how multiple social identities (e.g., race, class, gender) intersect and shape individual experiences.
  19. 33. The increasing interconnectedness of the world through trade, communication, and cultural exchange.
  20. 34. A generalized belief or assumption about the characteristics of a group or individual.