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What are the objectives of the lesson on Sociological Perspective Part 2?
Explain the relationship of the self and culture. Describe the different components of culture and relate how it shapes the self. Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in analyzing the development of self from the sociological perspectives specifically how culture influences self.
According to Richard Stevens in 1996, how is the self described?
SEPARATE: unique, distinct from others. SELF-CONTAINED AND INDEPENDENT: distinct with its own thoughts, characteristics, and volition. CONSISTENT: enduring, expected to persist for quite some time. UNITARY: center of all experiences and thoughts. PRIVATE: isolated from the external world, the self lives will world different from the environment.
What does the Social Constructivist perspective argue about the self?
The self should not be seen as a static entity that stays constant through and through. The self must be seen as something that is in increasing flux, in a constant struggle with the external reality, and is malleable.
How does culture shape the self?
Culture shapes the self by influencing its development and perspective. It provides the norms, values, beliefs, and symbols that individuals internalize and use to understand and interact with the world.
How does the sociological perspective analyze the development of self?
The sociological perspective analyzes the development of self by examining how culture influences self and how individuals' social interactions and institutions shape their identity and sense of self.
Test your knowledge on the relationship between self and culture in the sociological perspective. Explore the components of culture and how they shape the self. Analyze how culture influences the development of self from a sociological standpoint. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the contemporary view of the self.
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