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?

<p>85 to 90 percent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Amish in the City (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Get drunk and behave disrespectfully (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They indulge in 'worldly' activities like getting drunk (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They have reluctantly accepted some of their children's worldly activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They are expected not to access the Internet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To routinely test their subculture's boundaries (D)</p> 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?

<p>Schools foster cooperation through built-in systems of reward and punishment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By favoring students from affluent backgrounds in gaining access to universities and professional training (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Reinforcing the values and customs of the larger society (D)</p> 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?

<p>As a result of built-in systems of reward and punishment at schools (D)</p> 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?

<p>They can afford the costly higher education despite financial aid programs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A setting separate from home and work where young adults can gather and interact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Because boys and girls report different activities as the top five paths to popularity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To highlight the impact of war and disaster on young people's social lives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By becoming important agents of socialization and shaping behavior (A)</p> 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?

<p>They contribute to the importance of peer groups in socialization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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