Family Types and Socialization

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An individual raised in a family moves out and forms a new family through marriage. Which type of family is created?

  • Blended Family
  • Family of Procreation (correct)
  • Extended Family
  • Family of Orientation

Which scenario exemplifies resocialization?

  • An immigrant learning the language and customs of a new country. (correct)
  • A student preparing for a job interview by researching the company.
  • A child learning to share toys with siblings.
  • A teenager adopting the fashion trends of their peer group.

Which of the following emerging issues on families involves dynamics that cross international borders?

  • Domestic Violence
  • Cohabitation
  • Divorce and Remarriage
  • Transnational Families (correct)

What is the primary difference between socialization and resocialization?

<p>Socialization is a lifelong process, while resocialization involves learning new norms and rules when entering a new social world. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which agent of socialization is most responsible for equipping individuals with skills necessary for employment?

<p>School (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A high school student starts researching universities, their admission requirements, campus life, and potential career paths for graduates. Which type of socialization is exemplified here?

<p>Anticipatory Socialization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario best illustrates the role of mass media as an agent of socialization?

<p>A person forming political opinions based on news and social media. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'family of orientation' primarily shape an individual's initial understanding of society?

<p>By providing their initial values, norms, and beliefs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios illustrates a challenge specifically faced by transnational families?

<p>Strained relationships due to geographical separation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a person is moving to a new country and starts learning the language, customs, and laws before the move, what type of socialization are they undergoing?

<p>Anticipatory Socialization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do peer relationships contribute to the socialization process during adolescence?

<p>By offering alternative norms and values, potentially challenging those of the family. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding the different agents of socialization important in sociological studies?

<p>It allows for a comprehensive analysis of how individuals are shaped by their environment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario represents the family's role as an agent of socialization?

<p>A father teaching his child the importance of honesty and respect. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic that distinguishes the 'family of procreation'?

<p>It is formed through marriage. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of how work acts as an agent of socialization?

<p>Developing social skills and professional norms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Someone who grew up in the United States moves to Japan. Recognizing many of their learned behaviors are not appropriate, they begin learning new behaviors to fit in. Which process are they experiencing?

<p>Resocialization. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does mass media influence socialization differently than family or school?

<p>It transmits norms and values to a large, diverse audience, often impersonally. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A teacher is preparing their students for an upcoming standardized test by familiarizing them with the test format and content. Which type of socialization is this?

<p>Anticipatory Socialization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which emerging issue on families often involves legal and emotional complexities related to children's upbringing?

<p>Divorce and Remarriage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If someone is studying to become a doctor, what kind of socialization are they likely to undergo as part of their medical program?

<p>Resocialization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Family of orientation

Family into which a person is born.

Family of procreation

Family that is formed through marriage.

Socialization

Lifelong process through which people learn the values and norms of a given society.

Resocialization

People learn new rules and norms when entering a new social world.

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Anticipatory Socialization

Learn about what a particular role might entail before we enter it.

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Agents of Socialization

Families, School, Peer Relationships, Mass Media, Work.

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Emerging Issues on Families

Examples include: Families and Domestic Violence, Divorce and Remarriage, Transnational Families.

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Study Notes

  • Types of Family

Family of Orientation

  • The family into which someone is born.

Family of Procreation

  • The family one forms through marriage.
  • Emerging Issues on Families:
  • Families and domestic violence.
  • Divorce and Remarriage
  • Transnational Families
  • Socialization:
  • A lifelong process where people learn the values and norms of a given society.
  • Resocialization:
  • It's the process where people learn new rules and norms when entering a new social world.
  • Anticipatory Socialization:
  • The process whereby people learn about what a particular role might entail before entering it.
  • Agents of Socialization:
  • Families
  • School
  • Peer relationships
  • Mass Media
  • Work

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