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What does Durkheim's concept of anomie refer to?
What does Durkheim's concept of anomie refer to?
How can family, education, and religion impact societal anomie?
How can family, education, and religion impact societal anomie?
What is a primary aspect of identity according to Lawler (2014)?
What is a primary aspect of identity according to Lawler (2014)?
Which of the following best describes individual uniqueness in identity?
Which of the following best describes individual uniqueness in identity?
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What role does identity play in social relationships?
What role does identity play in social relationships?
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What characterizes anomie in terms of social behavior?
What characterizes anomie in terms of social behavior?
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In the context of identity, what is indicated by the notion of shared identities?
In the context of identity, what is indicated by the notion of shared identities?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between identity and social issues?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between identity and social issues?
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What does the concept of identity primarily involve?
What does the concept of identity primarily involve?
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How is identity different from personality?
How is identity different from personality?
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Why is social solidarity important according to the content?
Why is social solidarity important according to the content?
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What does Emile Durkheim associate with a lack of solidarity?
What does Emile Durkheim associate with a lack of solidarity?
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What role does understanding identities of others play in forming social connections?
What role does understanding identities of others play in forming social connections?
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According to the content, what can lead to an individual's vulnerability to anomie?
According to the content, what can lead to an individual's vulnerability to anomie?
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How does identity contribute to social inclusion?
How does identity contribute to social inclusion?
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In what way can identity be characterized?
In what way can identity be characterized?
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How is identity primarily formed according to the content?
How is identity primarily formed according to the content?
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What distinguishes primary identities from secondary identities?
What distinguishes primary identities from secondary identities?
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According to Giddens and Sutton, what are primary identities primarily shaped by?
According to Giddens and Sutton, what are primary identities primarily shaped by?
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Which of the following best describes the social construction of identity?
Which of the following best describes the social construction of identity?
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What aspect is NOT typically associated with primary identities?
What aspect is NOT typically associated with primary identities?
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Which statement best reflects how identities are identified according to Lawler?
Which statement best reflects how identities are identified according to Lawler?
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What does secondary socialization typically contribute to?
What does secondary socialization typically contribute to?
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Which option best describes the influence of society on identity?
Which option best describes the influence of society on identity?
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Flashcards
What is identity?
What is identity?
How individuals or groups see and define themselves. It also includes how others perceive them (reputation).
What is personality?
What is personality?
Psychological aspects of a person's character, such as being introverted or extroverted, tense or laid-back, selfish or generous. It tends to be more stable.
How is identity different from personality?
How is identity different from personality?
Identity is more fluid and changeable, unlike personality, which is more fixed. It's about who we are in specific situations and relationships.
Why is identity important for social connections?
Why is identity important for social connections?
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What is social solidarity?
What is social solidarity?
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What is anomie?
What is anomie?
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What is Durkheim's argument about solidarity and anomie?
What is Durkheim's argument about solidarity and anomie?
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How do identity and social solidarity contribute to a healthy society?
How do identity and social solidarity contribute to a healthy society?
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Anomie (Durkheim)
Anomie (Durkheim)
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Socialization
Socialization
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Identity
Identity
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Shared Identities
Shared Identities
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Individual Identities
Individual Identities
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Self-Understanding
Self-Understanding
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Identity and Relationship
Identity and Relationship
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Factors Preventing Anomie
Factors Preventing Anomie
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Social Construction
Social Construction
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Identity as a Social Process
Identity as a Social Process
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Identity's Social Roots
Identity's Social Roots
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Interpreting Everyday Life for Identity
Interpreting Everyday Life for Identity
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Primary and Secondary Identities
Primary and Secondary Identities
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Primary Identity Formation
Primary Identity Formation
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Secondary Identity Formation
Secondary Identity Formation
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Fluid and Changeable Secondary Identities
Fluid and Changeable Secondary Identities
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Study Notes
The Concept of Identity
- Identity is how individuals or groups view themselves and how others perceive them.
- Identity is not the same as personality. Personality reflects psychological aspects of character (introversion vs. extroversion, etc.), whilst identity is more fluid and changeable.
- Identity includes information like one's gender, social class, ethnicity, nationality, religion, and personal experiences.
- Identity shapes our social connections. Knowing ourselves and others' identities helps us understand similarities and differences.
- Social solidarity, or a sense of belonging, relies on shared identities.
- emile durkheim: solidarity vs anomie: humans need solidarity and social ties as otherwise we will be prone to anomie ( a condition where norms and values are breaking down)
Importance of Identity
- Establishing our own and other's identities is critical for understanding social connections.
Durkheim: Solidarity vs. Anomie
- Solidarity is essential to prevent societal disintegration and anomie (normlessness), which can lead to higher rates of suicide.
- Anomie is a condition where social norms and values break down.
Lawler (2014)
- Identity is shaped by similarities and differences with others. Sharing identities like being human, male/female, etc., makes us similar.
- Identity also involves a unique notion of what makes us different from others.
- We do not share the same experiences in life, and our identities are influenced by socialisation processes.
Lawler (2014) cont
- Identities are important because we recognize who we, and others, are and were.
- The identities we have impacts our social lives (people we know, communities we belong to).
- If people did not have an identity, it would be difficult to connect with peer groups, neighbours or communities.
Mead (1934): Symbolic Interactionism
- Mead’s work (Mind, Self & Society) explains that social action is influenced by the meanings people give to things.
- The "self" is formed from two parts: "I" (impulsive, spontaneous and creative) and "Me" (the socially-constructed aspects of self, conforming to norms by considering others’ views).
- "Me" reflects our internalized view of how others see us.
- The "I" and "Me" are constantly interacting in social interactions to establish identity.
- The ‘self’ is not present at birth, but is formed through interaction over time thanks to language.
Identity of Individuals and Groups
- Identity depends on personal choice and the responses and attitudes of others.
- we are not free to adopt any identity we'd like
- Factors like social class, ethnicity, and gender influence how identity is seen.
Howard Becker (Labelling Theory)
- Becker’s theory focuses on how individuals' identities and actions are influenced by how others describe and classify them.
- Becker believes that how others label individuals influences those individuals' behavior.
- These labels can create self-fulfilling prophecies and stereotypes that shape individuals’ social interactions.
- Labels, classifications and interpretations by others influence our sense of identity.
Goffman (1990) & identity & Master Status
- Goffman studied stigmatized identities that are viewed as undesirable.
- A Master Status is the most important social position a person has. This status can influence their social interactions and identity.
Identity as a social Construction
- Identities are social inventions and depend on shared interpretations of norms, values and labels.
- We give meaning to things based on our social context, even when those things are social constructs - that is, created by people rather than existing naturally as is.
Identity and Fluidity
- Identities may change over time.
- Individuals may present different identities in different social situations.
Different Types of Identities
- Identity can be categorized as individual or personal, social, collective, multiple, and stigmatized or spoiled.
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Explore the concept of identity and its impact on social connections in this quiz. Delve into how identity shapes our perception of ourselves and others, as well as its role in fostering social solidarity and preventing anomie. Understand key theories by Durkheim regarding these crucial sociological concepts.