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What is the primary purpose of socialization?
Which of the following is an important aspect of identity formation?
Which term describes the process by which individuals acquire the values and behaviors necessary in their culture?
What do norms represent within a society?
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What does the term 'status' refer to in the context of social roles?
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Which of the following is NOT a component associated with identity formation?
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How do values function in society?
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What does the process of socialization primarily involve?
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What role does political socialization play in a citizen's life?
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According to John Locke, how is the human mind viewed at birth?
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What is meant by 'enculturation' in the context of society?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between society and the individual?
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What role does conformity play in socialization?
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Which statement best reflects the concept of inclusive citizenship?
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What does socialization allow individuals to achieve?
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What is a significant consequence of enculturation?
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What is ascribed status?
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What does conformity involve?
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According to Structural Strain Theory, deviant behavior arises when:
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Which of the following best describes 'Innovation' in response to cultural goals?
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What does Labeling Theory primarily focus on?
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Which term refers to individuals who accept cultural goals but try to achieve them through culturally approved methods?
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What characterizes the 'Ritualism' response in Structural Strain Theory?
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What is the primary outcome of deviance in a group context?
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Study Notes
Socialization and Enculturation
- Development of self and others is driven by socialization and enculturation, shaping knowledge and behavior from childhood.
- Socialization is a lifelong process that helps individuals acquire social roles and skills necessary for functioning within society.
- Enculturation involves learning cultural values, norms, and behaviors essential for becoming a functional member of society.
Key Concepts in Socialization
- Identity Formation: The process through which individuals form distinct personalities recognized by others; includes cultural, ethnic, national, and religious identities.
- Social Groups as Agents: Family, peers, schools, media, and religion play critical roles in influencing socialization.
Norms and Values
- Norms: Rules guiding behavior within a society; encompass the expectations that govern member actions and interactions.
- Values: Culturally defined ideals determining desirability and standards of good, serving as guidelines for social living.
Status and Roles
- Status: Refers to a person's social position; can be ascribed (assigned at birth) or achieved (earned through accomplishments).
- Roles: Expectations surrounding individuals in specific statuses dictate behaviors.
Conformity and Deviance
- Conformity: Adjusting thoughts and actions to align with accepted group behaviors.
- Deviance: Behavior that breaches social norms and provokes negative reactions from society, defined by specific cultural contexts.
Structural Strain Theory
- Proposed by Robert Merton, this theory suggests deviance arises from societal pressure when individuals face obstacles to achieving cultural goals through legitimate means.
- Economic hardships can lead to various responses:
- Conformity: Striving for cultural goals while following accepted methods.
- Innovation: Seeking achievements through non-traditional methods.
- Ritualism: Abiding by societal rules without pursuing cultural goals.
- Retreatism: Abandoning societal goals altogether.
- Rebellion: Actively challenging and seeking to replace societal norms and goals.
Labeling Theory
- Introduced by Howard Becker, this theory explains how society labels individuals as deviant based on their actions and how these labels influence further behavior, regardless of the actual behavior's nature.
Advocacy and Goals
- Inclusive citizenship fosters the protection of human dignity and rights, focusing on the common good.
- Recognition of social goals and acceptable methods achieve societal integration and harmony.
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