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Which of George Herbert Mead's stages of development is Katrina exemplifying?
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:
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 ______________.
Ahmed's interaction with the school rules is an example of ______________.
hidden curriculum
When we prepare for future life roles, this is called ______________.
When we prepare for future life roles, this is called ______________.
When you learn the norms of your culture, you have learned the ____________.
When you learn the norms of your culture, you have learned the ____________.
What is socialization?
What is socialization?
What is moral development?
What is moral development?
What is self?
What is self?
What occurs in the preparatory stage?
What occurs in the preparatory stage?
What happens during the play stage?
What happens during the play stage?
What characterizes the game stage?
What characterizes the game stage?
What is the generalized other?
What is the generalized other?
What do functionalists emphasize regarding socialization?
What do functionalists emphasize regarding socialization?
What do conflict theorists focus on in socialization?
What do conflict theorists focus on in socialization?
What do interactionists investigate in socialization?
What do interactionists investigate in socialization?
Match the agents of socialization with their corresponding roles:
Match the agents of socialization with their corresponding roles:
What does age-related socialization include?
What does age-related socialization include?
What is anticipatory socialization?
What is anticipatory socialization?
What is resocialization?
What is resocialization?
What are total institutions?
What are total institutions?
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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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