Socialization and Culture in Society

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What does social inequality refer to?

Status differences that are solely individualistic

Relational processes that affect social status and class (correct)

Economic measures that promote wealth distribution

Relational processes that benefit all social groups equally

What is meant by deviant behavior?

Behavior that is viewed without any context

Behavior that is always accepted in society

Behavior that aligns with all cultural norms

Behavior that may receive various societal reactions (correct)

Which of the following describes an egalitarian family structure?

A structure that avoids communication about roles

A structure where one parent has complete control

A structure solely dominated by traditional roles

A structure where authority is shared equally (correct)

Whose family is involved in patrilineal descent?

The father's family lineage Signup and view all the answers

What is a manifest function in society?

An evident role in teaching skills and values Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between mass media and the audience?

It reaches a wide audience with no personal contact Signup and view all the answers

Which group is described as one of the poorest and most disadvantaged?

Indigenous People in the country Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable trend regarding delayed marriages?

They are increasingly recognized as a societal norm Signup and view all the answers

Who is associated with the view that Social Sciences recognize the mutual action of physical and non-physical stimuli in producing social relations?

Nassim Nicholas Taleb Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an importance of culture to individuals?

Culture does not provide a traditional interpretation of certain situations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a social institution that comprises a unified system of beliefs and practices regarding sacred things?

Religion Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called that teaches individuals to become productive members of society?

Socialization Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline of Social Sciences investigates human interactions and environmental relationships?

Anthropology Signup and view all the answers

Law is closely related to which of the following concepts as a social science?

Study of governance of society Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does not accurately describe social science?

It is qualitative and speculative in nature. Signup and view all the answers

Which Indigenous group primarily resides in the province of Ifugao in Central Cordillera?

Igorot Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of social science?

The study of group behaviors and societal norms Signup and view all the answers

Which family structure is described as a conjugal family?

A household formed by a married couple Signup and view all the answers

How can enjoying activities together with family impact children's performance?

It can enhance academic performance Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes neolocal living arrangements?

Living independently from both sets of parents Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about culture is correct?

Culture offers guidelines for societal behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the role of society in individual development is accurate?

Society has a critical role in mental and intellectual development Signup and view all the answers

Which event is marked as significant in the advancement of same-sex marriage legislation?

First legalization occurred in the Netherlands in 2000 Signup and view all the answers

What is a misconception about traditional knowledge and sustainable development?

Indigenous practices are irrelevant to sustainability Signup and view all the answers

Which socialization agent is considered the most influential in shaping an individual's values and behaviors?

Family Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the sense of confusion and frustration resulting from encountering a culture different from one's own?

Culture shock Signup and view all the answers

According to George Herbert Mead, what primarily shapes a person's self-awareness and self-image?

Social experience Signup and view all the answers

Which institution is mainly responsible for imparting knowledge, values, and skills considered important by society?

Education Signup and view all the answers

What anthropological approach suggests that all cultures should be understood without bias?

Cultural relativism Signup and view all the answers

Which family pattern traces descent solely through the father's lineage?

Patrilineal descent Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to a stable collection of norms, values, and roles that meet a fundamental social need?

Social institutions Signup and view all the answers

What type of family consists of the individuals a person is born into and raised by?

Family of orientation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Socialization

Socialization teaches individuals to become functioning human beings who must fit into several groups and be productive members of society.
Family is the most important agent of socialization.
The self, consisting of self-awareness and self-image, is a product of social experience, according to George Herbert Mead.

Culture

Culture is a set of knowledge and beliefs that help us become better people.
Cultural patterns are the behaviors, customs, and traditions that are common to a particular group of people.
Culture shock is the feeling of disbelief, disorganization, and frustration experienced when encountering cultural patterns different from one's own.
Cultural relativism posits that all cultures are of equal value and should be studied neutrally.
Ethnocentrism is the belief in the superiority of one's own culture over others.
Xenocentrism is the belief in the superiority of foreign cultures over one's own.

Social institutions are stable clusters of values, norms, statuses, roles, and groups that develop around basic social needs.
Education is responsible for instructing society's members in the knowledge, values, and skills deemed important.
Religion is a unified system of beliefs and practices related to sacred things.
Economy produces, manages, and distributes society's human and material resources.
Government is responsible for establishing and enforcing laws.

Family

Family of orientation refers to the family into which a person is born and raised.
Family of procreation is the family a person creates through marriage and having children.
Nuclear family consists of a father, mother, brothers, and sisters.
Extended family includes relatives beyond the nuclear family.
Patrilineal descent traces lineage through the father's family.
Bilateral descent traces lineage through both the mother's and father's families.
Patrilocal residence means the married couple lives with the husband's family.
Neolocal residence means the married couple establishes a new home independent of both families.
Egalitarian families involve equal authority between husband and wife.

Indigenous Peoples

The Philippines has a large number of indigenous ethnic groups.
The Igorot people live primarily in the Ifugao province of the Central Cordillera region in Northern Luzon.
The Mandayas tribe is a non-Christian group located in Mindanao.

Social science is the study of human behavior, organizations, communities, and societies.
Social science disciplines include anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, history, sociology, and demography.
Social science is an empirical science, based on observation and data analysis.
Social science is concerned with the development of citizen-related traits and understanding human relationships.
Social science aims to understand how humans interact with their environment.
Social science helps us understand how humans satisfy their needs.

Indigenous communities actively participate in mitigating climate change.
The Philippines has a large population of overseas Filipino workers, leading to challenges in family dynamics.
Delayed marriage is becoming increasingly common.
Same-sex marriage was legalized in the Netherlands in 2001.
Indigenous peoples in the Philippines are among the poorest and most disadvantaged groups.

Other important facts

Leisure and recreation are now recognized as major social institutions, particularly in Western societies.
Mass media are forms of communication that reach a large audience, such as newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and movies.
Social inequality limits or harms a group's social status, class, and social circle.
Deviant behavior may be tolerated, approved, or disapproved of in society.
Status refers to a person's position in society.
Role refers to the expected behavior associated with a particular status.

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This quiz explores the concepts of socialization, culture, and their roles within society. It delves into key ideas such as the family as a primary agent of socialization, cultural relativism, and the impacts of culture shock. Test your understanding of how these elements shape our identity and social experiences.