What is generally true about formal norms?

What is generally true about formal norms? Formal norms are typically written down and include an official penalty for violating the norm. Sanctions are only negative penalties; they do not include rewards. Which type of norms are considered to be necessary for the welfare of society? Mores: are norms deemed highly necessary to the welfare […]

What is the concept of Homogamy?

What is the concept of Homogamy? Homogamy is marriage between individuals who are, in some culturally important way, similar to each other. It is a form of assortative mating. The union may be based on socioeconomic status, class, gender, caste, ethnicity, or religion, or age in the case of the so-called age homogamy. What is […]

What is the spread of Hellenistic culture?

What is the spread of Hellenistic culture? First the Greeks (and others) spread their culture around the Mediterranean, then Alexander and the Hellenistic kingdoms spread trade and culture eastward to India, north into Central Asia, and south into Africa. They established a firm connection of trade and exchange with India and central Asia that was […]

What is stereotype in psychology?

What is stereotype in psychology? In social psychology, a stereotype is a fixed, over generalized belief about a particular group or class of people. By stereotyping we infer that a person has a whole range of characteristics and abilities that we assume all members of that group have. What is the meaning of stereotype? In […]

Who supported the anti-federalists?

Who supported the anti-federalists? Anti-Federalists, in early U.S. history, a loose political coalition of popular politicians, such as Patrick Henry, who unsuccessfully opposed the strong central government envisioned in the U.S. Constitution of 1787 and whose agitations led to the addition of a Bill of Rights. What nation did the Anti-Federalists support? Many Anti-Federalists preferred […]

What are the symptoms of psychological problems?

What are the symptoms of psychological problems? Symptoms Feeling sad or down. Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate. Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt. Extreme mood changes of highs and lows. Withdrawal from friends and activities. Significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping. What are the most effective coping mechanisms? Types […]

What are the two types of groups classified by CH Cooley?

What are the two types of groups classified by CH Cooley? Sociologist Charles Horton Cooley (1864–1929) suggested that groups can broadly be divided into two categories: primary groups and secondary groups (Cooley 1909). What is a primary group in sociology? “Primary group” refers to those personal relations that are direct, face-to-face, relatively permanent, and intimate, […]

Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel.

Back To Top