Sociology: Chapters 4-6 and Lectures

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What is socialization?

The process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society.

What matters more, nature or nurture?

Both nature and nurture play a role in development.

According to Cooley, what is the looking-glass self?

The looking-glass self is a social psychological concept introduced by Charles Cooley, stating that a person's self grows out of society's interpersonal interactions and the perceptions of others.

What are the three steps of the looking-glass self?

<ol> <li>We imagine how we appear to others.</li> <li>We imagine the judgment of that appearance.</li> <li>We develop our self through the judgments of others.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

According to George Herbert Mead, what is the self?

The self is the individual's distinct identity that is developed through social interaction. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two dimensions of the self?

The 'I' and the 'Me'. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'taking the role of the other'?

It is the ability to understand and act from the perspective of another person. Signup and view all the answers

What is the generalized other?

The generalized other is the general notion that a person has of the common expectations that others hold about actions and thoughts in a particular society. Signup and view all the answers

What are Mead's stages of development of the self?

Play stage, game stage, and development of the generalized other. Signup and view all the answers

What are agents of socialization?

People and groups that influence our self-concept, attitudes, behavior, and orientations toward life. Signup and view all the answers

How does socialization differ by social class background?

Socialization experiences differ based on factors like economic resources and parental values, which can affect opportunities and expectations. Signup and view all the answers

What is anticipatory socialization?

The process of preparing for future roles and statuses. Signup and view all the answers

What are total institutions?

Settings in which people are isolated from the rest of society and manipulated by an administrative staff. Signup and view all the answers

What is deviance?

Behavior that violates the norms and values of a group or society. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between relativist vs. an absolutist definition of deviance?

Relativist definitions of deviance emphasize the social context of the behavior, while absolutist definitions see deviance as inherently wrong. Signup and view all the answers

What is corporate and white collar crime?

White-collar crime refers to financially motivated nonviolent crime committed by businesses and government professionals. Signup and view all the answers

Can deviance ever lead to constructive, positive change in society?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is socialization?

The process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society.

Looking-glass self

The concept that our self-image is based on how we believe others perceive us.

I vs Me (Mead)

The 'I' is the spontaneous, self-interested part of the self, while the 'me' is the social self, derived from interactions with others and knowledge of social norms.

Taking the role of the other

The process of mentally assuming the perspective of another person to understand their thoughts and feelings, influencing your own behavior.