Sociology Quiz: Socialization and Institutions

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What is the smallest possible group in sociology called?

Pair

Tribe

Clique

Dyad (correct)

Sociology is primarily focused on individual behavior.

False

Who first suggested the term sociology?

Auguste Comte

Sociology shares with other ____________ an interest in human behaviour.

social sciences Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their definitions:

Achieved Status = Status derived from individual merit Ascribed Status = Status derived from inheritance Symbol = Indicates other things in communication Norms = Guidelines for behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to the unequal distribution of rewards among society's members?

Stratification Signup and view all the answers

Micro sociology focuses on large-scale social processes.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the three components of culture mentioned?

Values, norms, and material culture Signup and view all the answers

Functionalism is concerned with the __________ of each element of the system.

contribution Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the first modern social theory of stratification?

Karl Marx Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary agent of socialization?

Media Signup and view all the answers

Structural functionalism views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote stability.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is social identity?

Social identity refers to the way individuals define themselves in relation to groups they are a part of. Signup and view all the answers

The two major types of social groups are and .

primary groups; secondary groups Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sociological theories with their main focus:

Conflict Theory = Power and inequality Symbolic Interactionism = Social symbols and meanings Structural Functionalism = Societal stability Feminist Theory = Gender inequalities Signup and view all the answers

What is anticipatory socialization?

Socialization into roles before they are formally enacted Signup and view all the answers

Gender socialization begins at adulthood.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one significant impact of media on socialization.

Media shapes perceptions of gender roles and influences values and norms in society. Signup and view all the answers

A ______ is a temporary social group formed for a specific purpose.

crowd Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following theorists is associated with conflict theory?

Karl Marx Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Socialization

Socialization: The process of learning and internalizing the norms, values, beliefs, and behaviors of a society.
Primary Agents of Socialization: Individuals or groups that influence a person's development in early life, such as family.
Secondary Agents of Socialization: Individuals or groups that influence a person's development after childhood, including peers, media, and institutions.
Family's Role in Socialization: Family significantly shapes an individual's values, attitudes, and behaviors.

5 Basic Social Institutions: Family, education, religion, economy, and government.

Macro vs. Micro Sociology

Macro Sociology: Examines large-scale social structures and systems.
Micro Sociology: Studies small-scale interactions and patterns.

Purpose of Social Institutions: Meet society's basic needs.

Auguste Comte & Emile Durkheim

Auguste Comte: Considered a founder of sociology.
Emile Durkheim: Known for his work on social solidarity and the division of labor in society.

Sociology Theories

Structural Functionalism: Emphasizes the interconnectedness of societal elements, focusing on their functions.
Conflict Theory: Highlights power struggles and inequalities in society.
Feminist Theory: Focuses on gender inequality and discrimination.
Symbolic Interactionism: Examines how individuals create meaning and interact in society.

Symbols, Values, Norms

Symbols: Represent something else (e.g., a flag).
Values: Beliefs about what is important in society.
Norms: Rules of behavior.

Law Enforcement & Prisons

Policing, Prisons, and Rehabilitation: Types, functions, and goals of law enforcement, prisons, and rehabilitation.

Division of Labor & Changes in Policing

Division of Labor: How tasks are divided in a society.
Changes in Policing: Progression and shifts in policing strategies, tactics, and approaches.

Work & Alienation (Marx)

Work & Alienation: Marx's concept of alienation in the workplace.

Primary Agent of Socialization: Family

Types of Families: Nuclear, same-sex, lone-parent, extended.
Family Changes: Evolution and shifts in family structures.
Family Roles: Roles within different family structures and dynamics.
Status: Position within society (e.g., social class, occupation).
Nuclear Family: Two parents and their children.
Traditional Nuclear Family: Specific and conventional form of a nuclear family.
Same-Sex Family: Families involving same-sex couples.
Lone-Parent Family: Family headed by a single parent.

Abnormal Socialization

Importance of Family in Early Socialization: Family's role in early development and societal contribution.
Genie Wiley, Oxana: Cases of extreme isolation and deprivation, highlighting the significance of early socialization.

Secondary Agents of Socialization

Secondary Agents: Institutions and groups after childhood.
Role of Secondary Agents: Influence on values, beliefs, and behaviors after childhood.
Anticipatory Socialization: Preparing for future roles in society (e.g., occupation).

Media & Socialization

Cultural Diffusion: Spread of culture across societies.
Global Village: Interconnectedness of communities through media.
Media Impacts on Socialization: How media shapes individuals' beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, norms, and values.
Social Learning Theory: Albert Bandura's theory of learning.
Children & Media Violence: Impact of media violence on children's behavior.
Gender & Socialization: How gender roles are learned and reinforced, and impact.
Tough Guise: The idea and approach to evaluating and understanding the roles played by men and masculinity in modern society.

Social Identity: The aspects of self that are derived from group memberships.
Sex vs. Gender: Distinction between biological sex and social gender.
Gender Stereotype: Oversimplified generalizations about gender.
Gender Role: Social expectations for behavior based on gender.
Gender Socialization: Process of learning and internalizing gender roles.

Groups & Group Behavior

Social Group: Two or more people who interact regularly and share a sense of identity.
Reasons for Joining Groups: Shared interests, goals, and belonging.
Types of Groups: Primary and secondary groups, in-groups, out-groups.
Conformity: Adjusting one's behavior to match group norms.
Mores: Moral rules or standards of behavior.
Folkways: Customs or social habits.
Sanctions: Punishments or rewards imposed for adhering to norms or deviating from them.
Factors Influencing Conformity: Group size, group cohesiveness, unanimity.
Dyad: Group of two.
Clique: Group of relatively close friends or acquaintances.
Rules/Norms/ Laws: Societal expectations and guidelines.
Sanctions (cont.): Punishments or rewards related to adherence or deviations.
Effects of Group Membership: Impacts on attitude, behavior, and perceptions.
Crowd Types: Conventional, expressive, acting, mob, riot.
Social Movements: Organized collective actions to promote or resist change.

Other Sociology Concepts

Sociology's Relation to Other Social Sciences: How sociology overlaps but differs from relevant subjects.
Sociology Disciplines: The macro and micro approaches to sociological study, and their relative focuses.
Social Group Characteristics: Shared traits and characteristics of social relationships.
Smallest Group: The dyad.
Group Intimacy: The spectrum and measurement of intimacy in group interactions.
First Sociology Term: Suggested by Auguste Comte.
High Suicide Rates: Reflect weakness among social cohesion.
Culture, Society, Social Relationship: Essential sociological concepts.
Importance of Culture: Components of culture including norms, values, and statuses.
Status: Social position or rank within a group.
Status, Achieved, Norms: Explanation of these concepts.
Social Stratification: Unequal distribution of resources.
Social stratification: Hierarchical grouping in society.
Norms vs. Values: Defining feature of these important concepts in social sciences.
Functionalism: Societal elements' role in maintaining the whole system in a social context.
Conflict Theory (cont.): Examination of power struggle among competing groups in a society.
Micro Theory Example: Symbolic interactionism.
Key Concept of Symbolic Interactionism: Importance of symbols which stand for something else.

Key Figures

George Herbert Mead, Herbert Blumer: Pioneers of symbolic interactionism.
Karl Marx: Focused on social class from an economic perspective.
Max Weber: Focused on social class.
W.E.B. Du Bois: Made significant contributions to racial injustice.

Isolation & Deprivation

Socialization: Critical learning process in acquiring culture and social interactions.
Isolation & Deprivation Examples: Cases like Genie Wiley and Oxana.

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Test your knowledge on socialization and the basic social institutions. This quiz covers key concepts such as primary and secondary agents of socialization, macro vs. micro sociology, and the contributions of Auguste Comte and Emile Durkheim. Challenge yourself to understand the fundamental aspects of sociology and their impact on societal functions.