Sociology
Social structure, culture, socialization, group dynamics, health disparities, and demographics
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Sociology for the MCAT
Social Stratification
- Class defined by income, education, occupation, wealth
- Social mobility: Intragenerational (within lifetime) vs. intergenerational (across generations)
- Intersectionality: Overlapping identities create unique experiences
Culture & Socialization
- Culture: Shared beliefs, values, norms
- Agents of socialization: Family, peers, media, school, religion
- Ethnocentrism vs. Cultural Relativism
Social Interaction
- Symbolic interactionism: Meaning created through interaction
- Dramaturgy (Goffman): Front stage vs. backstage
- Looking-glass self (Cooley): Self-concept based on perceived perceptions
Group Dynamics
- Conformity (Asch): Group pressure influences answers
- Obedience (Milgram): Authority influences harmful actions
- Groupthink: Desire for harmony → poor decisions
Health Disparities
- Social determinants: income, education, race, environment, healthcare access
- Sick role (Parsons): Society expects sick to seek help and try to recover
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