Amish Raising Children: Agents of Socialization Research

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What negative influences are Black children susceptible to, despite their parents' strong family values?

Youth gang culture in inner-city neighborhoods (correct)

Negative messages about Blacks in toys

Negative messages about Blacks in television shows

Negative messages about Blacks in children’s books

What is the term that refers to expectations regarding the proper behavior, attitudes, and activities of males and females?

Gender stereotype

Social construct

Gender role (correct)

Sexual orientation

What is the period of discovery called among the Amish youths, which involves attending barn dances and breaking social norms?

Barn revelry

Traditional escapade

Rum springa (correct)

Amish rebellion

What percentage of Amish children accept the faith as young adults, according to scholars?

85 to 90 percent Signup and view all the answers

What was the controversial reality program that aired in 2004 featuring Amish youths allegedly on rum springa?

Amish in the City Signup and view all the answers

What do Amish teens often do to rebel against their parents' strict morals?

Get drunk and behave disrespectfully Signup and view all the answers

Why are Amish youths' actions a source of embarrassment for church leaders and the larger community?

They indulge in 'worldly' activities like getting drunk Signup and view all the answers

How have Amish parents reacted to their children's pull towards mainstream American culture?

They have reluctantly accepted some of their children's worldly activities Signup and view all the answers

Why do Amish teens find it challenging to adhere to their parents' expectations?

They are expected not to access the Internet Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation of Amish parents regarding their adolescents' behavior?

To routinely test their subculture's boundaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the main observation made by conflict theorists Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis about schools in the United States?

Schools foster cooperation through built-in systems of reward and punishment Signup and view all the answers

How do conflict theorists view the role of schools in reinforcing societal divisions?

By favoring students from affluent backgrounds in gaining access to universities and professional training Signup and view all the answers

According to functionalists, what is the primary function of schools as agents of socialization?

Reinforcing the values and customs of the larger society Signup and view all the answers

Why might a child experiencing difficulty in learning a new skill sometimes come to feel stupid and unsuccessful according to the text?

As a result of built-in systems of reward and punishment at schools Signup and view all the answers

What advantage do students from affluent backgrounds have in gaining access to universities and professional training according to the text?

They can afford the costly higher education despite financial aid programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'third place' as described in Box 15-2?

A setting separate from home and work where young adults can gather and interact Signup and view all the answers

In the context of peer groups and socialization, why are gender differences among adolescents considered noteworthy?

Because boys and girls report different activities as the top five paths to popularity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of the paragraph discussing Fatmeh's experience in Syria and Lebanon?

To highlight the impact of war and disaster on young people's social lives Signup and view all the answers

How do media innovations like radio, television, and the Internet contribute to socialization according to the text?

By becoming important agents of socialization and shaping behavior Signup and view all the answers

In the context of peer groups, what role do young people's associations with others of similar age and social status play?

They contribute to the importance of peer groups in socialization Signup and view all the answers