SOC 200: Chapter 5 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which of George Herbert Mead's stages of development is Katrina exemplifying?

Preparatory stage

Play stage (correct)

Game stage

Generalized Other

Peer groups are important to adolescents because:

They help to develop a sense of identity separate from adolescents' parents. (correct)

They provide the first major socialization experience.

They create dependence.

They rank higher in importance than parental influence.

Ahmed's interaction with the school rules is an example of ______________.

hidden curriculum

When we prepare for future life roles, this is called ______________.

anticipatory socialization Signup and view all the answers

When you learn the norms of your culture, you have learned the ____________.

generalized other Signup and view all the answers

What is socialization?

An interactive process whereby members of a society cooperate to teach participants to understand norms, beliefs, and values. Signup and view all the answers

What is moral development?

The way people learn to ascribe good and bad labels to social objects. Signup and view all the answers

What is self?

The part of our identity composed of an individual's distinct self-awareness and self-image. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in the preparatory stage?

Children mimic other people's behaviors they see in front of them. Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the play stage?

Children take the roles of significant others when they're not present. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the game stage?

Young people can take on the statuses and roles of several other people at the same time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the generalized other?

Widespread cultural norms and values of our culture. Signup and view all the answers

What do functionalists emphasize regarding socialization?

It ensures continuance and social stability while training members to succeed in a given society. Signup and view all the answers

What do conflict theorists focus on in socialization?

How socialized behaviors preserve class inequality, wealth disparities, or gender roles. Signup and view all the answers

What do interactionists investigate in socialization?

Face-to-face interactions to investigate symbolic consanguinity and divergence. Signup and view all the answers

Match the agents of socialization with their corresponding roles:

Peer group = Develop identity School = Intellectual skills Workplace = Specific skills Religion = Community observance Family = Self care Signup and view all the answers

What does age-related socialization include?

Paying taxes, consuming alcohol, and living on retirement savings. Signup and view all the answers

What is anticipatory socialization?

Describes members playing at roles they will adopt in the future. Signup and view all the answers

What is resocialization?

A process whereby individuals discard learned behaviors which no longer apply to their social context. Signup and view all the answers

What are total institutions?

Places that require drastic adaptation from most members, like prisons and the military. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Stages of Development

Preparatory Stage: Children mimic behaviors observed in others.
Play Stage: Children assume roles of significant others in play (e.g., playing parent).
Game Stage: Ability to understand multiple roles simultaneously; awareness of societal norms and expectations.
Generalized Other: Recognition of societal norms and values as a collective.

Socialization Agents

Peer Groups: Foster identity separate from parents and provide crucial socialization experiences.
School: Teaches formal academic skills and imparts social values through hidden curriculum.
Workplace: Develops professional skills, teamwork, and competition; influenced by organization’s objectives.
Religion: Instills values and rites surrounding community and identity.
Government: Shapes societal roles, responsibilities, and classification through policies.
Media: Influences cultural norms, beliefs, and material culture; varied by content and audience.
Family: Provides fundamental skills for self-care and interpersonal relations, affected by socioeconomic factors.

Key Concepts

Socialization: An interactive learning process through which individuals understand societal norms, beliefs, and values.
Moral Development: The process of labeling social objects as right or wrong, shaped by societal norms.
Anticipatory Socialization: Preparation for future roles through play or engaging in activities reflecting those roles.
Resocialization: The process of discarding old behaviors to adapt to new social contexts, often requiring significant change.
Age-Related Socialization: Social norms and expectations vary by age, impacting behaviors such as employment and consumption.

Theoretical Perspectives

Functionalism: Emphasizes socialization's role in ensuring societal stability and training individuals for success.
Conflict Theory: Focuses on how socialization perpetuates class inequalities and reinforces existing power structures.
Interactionism: Investigates the impact of day-to-day interactions on values and social behavior.

Examples and Implications

Hidden Curriculum: Implicit teachings in schools that influence social values beyond academic knowledge.
Total Institutions: Environments like prisons or military settings that necessitate significant resocialization due to separation from society.
Cultural Norms: Societal expectations evolve, as seen in changing viewpoints on child labor in post-industrial societies.

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