Across
- 3. a sociological approach that views society as a site of continuous struggle and inequality over resources.
- 7. the feeling of disorientation, anxiety, or surprise experienced when encountering an unfamiliar culture or way of life.
- 10. a sociological approach emphasizing how different parts of society work together to maintain stability and order.
- 12. a casual or spontaneous reaction by peers or community members, such as a dirty look or social exclusion, to reinforce behavior.
- 14. a sociological perspective that compares social interaction to theater, where individuals perform roles on a stage.
- 19. a systematic process used by researchers to gather data, test hypotheses, and draw conclusions.
- 20. strongly held cultural norms that carry significant moral weight, where violation results in severe disapproval or legal consequences.
- 21. the tendency to view one's own culture as superior and to judge other cultures by its standards.
- 23. an unintended or unrecognized consequence of a social practice, institution, or policy.
- 25. anything that carries a specific, recognized meaning within a culture, such as a flag, gesture, or wedding ring.
- 26. shared rules, expectations, and guidelines that dictate appropriate behavior within a society.
- 28. A state of normlessness or confusion that occurs when society's standard rules for behavior break down.
- 29. a distinct cultural group within a larger society that shares unique values and behaviors while still participating in the main culture.
- 31. Perspective a sociological approach that focuses on everyday, face-to-face social interactions and the meanings individuals attach to them.
Down
- 1. an explicit, intended, and recognized purpose of a social practice, institution, or policy.
- 2. collective ideas and core beliefs about what is considered good, desirable, right, or important within a culture.
- 4. a common trait, custom, or practice found in every known human culture.
- 5. everyday customs, traditions, and polite behaviors that guide casual interaction but carry minimal moral significance if broken.
- 6. the group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, used as a baseline for comparison.
- 8. the practice of evaluating and understanding a culture by its own standards rather than judging it by another culture.
- 9. the study of the biological and evolutionary bases of human social behavior.
- 11. a social environment distinct from home and work, such as a coffee shop or community center, where people gather to socialize.
- 13. the non-monetary social assets, such as education, speech patterns, and taste in art, that promote social mobility.
- 15. an element or process of society that disrupts social stability or reduces the effectiveness of an institution.
- 16. the process by which the principles of efficiency, predictability, calculability, and control come to dominate society.
- 17. a testable statement or prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.
- 18. the networks, relationships, and shared values that facilitate cooperation and connection within a group.
- 22. a specific type of group whose values, norms, and lifestyle directly oppose and challenge those of the dominant culture.
- 24. is a crossword puzzle layout featuring the terms and clues based on your slides:
- 27. an official reward or punishment given by an authorized regulatory body, such as a government or school.
- 30. the scientific study of human society, social behavior, and group dynamics.