Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Sociology

SS10.S.7

Describe types and characteristics of groups.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The characteristics of groups.
  • Behaviors that lead to prejudice and discrimination.
  • The existence of social inequalities.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Differentiate among dynamics that influence group behavior.
  • Differentiate among factors that lead to social inequalities.
  • Identify factors that lead to discrimination and prejudice.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • There are factors that influence group behavior.
  • There is a relationship between social stratification and social class.
  • There are specific types and characteristics of groups.
  • There are differences among terms related to race, ethnicity, prejudice and discrimination.
  • There are effects of social inequalities related to gender and age.

Vocabulary

  • groups
  • social stratification
  • social class
  • status ascription
  • achievement
  • intergenerational social mobility
  • structural occupational change
  • group dynamics
  • gender roles
  • race
  • ethnicity
  • discrimination
  • prejudice
  • social inequalities
  • gender
  • age
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