Soc Lesson 14

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What is a common difference in the way blue-collar and middle-class families approach their children's future?

Middle-class families encourage their children to pursue professional careers, while blue-collar families do not. (correct)

Blue-collar families encourage their children to pursue professional careers, while middle-class families do not.

Blue-collar families teach their children that they are likely to become professionals or leaders, while middle-class families do not.

Blue-collar families are more concerned with their children's education than middle-class families.

According to Patricia and Peter Adler, what determines popularity among girls in primary schools?

Participation in extracurricular activities

Academic achievement and social status

Athletic abilities and being cool

Upbringing, outward appearance, and social connections (correct)

Why is it challenging to go against a peer group?

Because the guiding principle is 'conformity or rejection' (correct)

Because peer groups have too many rules

Because peer groups are too diverse

Because peer groups are too small

What is a significant way in which mass media influences society?

By shaping people's attitudes, beliefs, and values Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of religion in American culture?

It serves as a moral compass for both religious and nonreligious individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome when individuals defy their peer group's norms?

They are labeled as an 'outsider' or 'non-member' Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant factor that contributes to the perpetuation of social class, economic, and political systems around the world?

Schools Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why blue-collar employees emphasize compliance?

They want their children to live similar lives to their own Signup and view all the answers

According to sociological analysis, what is a common characteristic of children from underprivileged areas?

They are more likely to encounter legal issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the unintended consequence of formal education?

Socialisation Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'cultural message' of a school?

Principles like patriotism, democracy, and justice Signup and view all the answers

Why are children from wealthy families more likely to attend private schools?

Because they are born into a higher socioeconomic class Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of formal education?

Teaching knowledge and abilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between how middle-class parents and blue-collar parents behave?

Middle-class parents prioritize initiative, while blue-collar parents prioritize conformity Signup and view all the answers

Who is the sociologist who studied how parents socialize their children based on their social position?

Melvin Kohn Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of working-class parents in terms of socializing their children?

Keeping them out of trouble Signup and view all the answers

What do middle-class parents emphasize when socializing their children?

Negotiation and self-expression Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the institution where total institutions take place?

De-socialization and re-socialization center Signup and view all the answers

What do we acquire from our familial experiences?

Our core views, values, and drives Signup and view all the answers

Why do working-class parents frequently use physical punishment as a form of discipline?

Because they believe it is an effective way to keep their children out of trouble Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of our familial experiences?

We acquire our fundamental sense of self Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Americans claim to attend religious services on a weekly basis?

Two out of every five Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of attending religious services, besides acquiring doctrine, morals, and values?

Promoting social mobility for the underprivileged Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of total institutions?

To re-socialize people with new beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a situation where resocialization takes place?

When someone becomes a nun Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of total institutions, according to Erving Goffman?

They are cut off from the rest of society Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a degradation ceremony in a total institution?

To remove the individual's current identity Signup and view all the answers

What is removed from a person's personal identity kit in a total institution?

Their clothing, jewellery, haircuts, and other body decorations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of guards, gates, fences, and bars in a total institution?

To keep prisoners in and outsiders out Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a total institution, according to the text?

A convent Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Agents of Socialization

Family is the first entity to have a significant impact on an individual, shaping their perspectives, feelings, attitudes, and behavior
Familial experiences have a lifelong impact, influencing an individual's core views, values, and drives
Family socialization varies based on social class:
- Working-class parents prioritize keeping their kids out of trouble and use physical punishment as a form of discipline
- Middle-class parents emphasize encouraging curiosity, self-expression, and self-control, and are more likely to negotiate with their kids

The Neighbourhood

Sociological analysis supports the idea that some neighborhoods are better for kids than others
Children from underprivileged areas are more likely to encounter legal issues, become pregnant, drop out of school, and experience worse mental health in later life
Wealthy neighborhoods have a higher level of community cohesion, with adults keeping a closer eye on kids and knowing each other and their kids

The School

School serves as an agent of socialization, teaching knowledge and skills like reading, writing, and math
Schools also have a "latent" function, teaching principles and values that benefit society, such as universality and patriotism
Schools can perpetuate social class, economic, and political systems of their respective countries
Sociologists have discovered that schools have a "secret curriculum" that includes principles like sexism, racism, and coolness

Peer Groups

Peer groups have a significant influence on individuals, especially during preteen and teenage years
Peer groups can dictate norms, fashion trends, and dating norms
Peer groups can also influence behaviors, such as drug use, dishonest behavior, or theft

Mass Media

Mass media, including television, movies, social media, and advertising, are significant agents of socialization
Mass media influences people's attitudes, beliefs, and values, and can shape political beliefs and health-related behaviors

Religion

Religion has a significant impact on individuals, even those who do not attend religious services regularly
Religion can serve as a moral compass, shaping values and beliefs
Religious institutions can provide a sense of identity and belonging, and can promote social mobility for the underprivileged

De-socialization and Re-socialization: Total Institutions

Total institutions, such as prisons, mental health facilities, and military boot camps, are designed to re-socialize people with new beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors
De-socialization involves eliminating a person's personal belongings, attire, and haircut, and establishing a uniform setting
Re-socialization involves learning new standards, ideals, attitudes, and behaviors to fit new circumstances

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This quiz covers the agents of socialization, including family, school, peer group, mass media, and religion, and their impact on our perspectives and behavior.