Sociology Chapter 4

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Definition of socialization

Process by which society culture or a group teaches individuals to become functioning members of society and internalize values and norms

Genie

isolated from 20 months to 14 years

Isabelle

hidden from the world for 6 years

Rhesus monkey studies

Studies of animals raised in isolation support socialization

Self

(Mead) distinct, real, personal identities that sets us apart from others

Looking-glass self

(Cooley) Self is product of our social interactions 3 steps

Presentation of the self

(Goffman) Impression management: individuals learn to slant the presentation of self to create distinct appearances and satisfy audiences

Nature

biology, genes, hereditary

Nurture

socialization, learning behavior, environment interaction

Mead's stages of self development

preparatory- imitation play-symbols and role taking game-8 or 9 consider several tasks

Anticipartory socialization

person rehearses future occupation and social relationships

Re-socialization

discarding former behavior patterns

Total institutions

institution that regulates all aspects of a person's life

Face-work

Need to maintain proper self image of self to continue social interactions

Impression management

slant presentation for some audiences

Generalized other

attitudes, view points, and expectations of society as a whole

Significant other

individuals most important in the development of self

Life course theory

looks closely at social factors that influence people throughout their lives

Rites of passage

means of dramatizing and validating changes in a person's status

Institutions of socialization

a significant practice, relationship, or organization in a society or culture

Status

a position in a social hierarchy that comes with a set of expectations

Role

set of behaviors expected from a particular status position