Questions and Answers
What is meant by ascribed social status?
What consequence is likely to follow a violation of societal laws?
Which of the following best describes role conflict?
Which entity is NOT typically considered an agent of socialization?
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What is an example of role strain?
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Which of the following best describes socialization?
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What is the primary function of moral values?
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Which type of norm is characterized by discouraging negative behavior?
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What do folkways primarily refer to?
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According to the Philippine Constitution's Preamble, what is emphasized as a core value?
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What is a defining characteristic of taboos in a society?
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What do personal values primarily refer to?
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Which type of norm would most likely result in a legal sanction if violated?
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Study Notes
Social Membership in Society
- Becoming a member of society involves various elements such as identity formation, norms and values, roles and statuses, social control, and deviance.
- Commitment to human dignity, rights, and the common good is essential for societal membership.
Socialization and Enculturation
- Socialization is a lifelong process of learning and transmitting culture, forming identities, and understanding norms and values.
- This process significantly influences an individual's social roles and societal membership.
Values
- Values represent a society's defined ideals of what is good and desirable.
- Three types of values identified by Lau and Chan (2021):
- Personal Values: Individual endorsements of beliefs.
- Moral Values: Help determine what is considered morally right or wrong.
- Aesthetic Values: Relate to the evaluation of art and beauty.
1987 Philippine Constitution Preamble
- Asserts the aim to build a just society and promote the common good while securing the blessings of independence and democracy under fundamental principles including truth, justice, and peace.
Norms
- Norms are rules and expectations that guide individual behavior within society.
- Types of norms include:
- Proscriptive Norms: Discouraging negative behaviors, e.g., do not cheat.
- Prescriptive Norms: Encouraging positive behaviors, e.g., be honest.
Types of Social Norms
- Folkways: Customs and beliefs for routine interactions.
- Mores: Widely observed norms with moral significance; violations could lead to sanctions.
- Taboo: Practices deemed immoral or unacceptable; violations provoke extreme reactions.
- Laws: Formal norms inscribed at the state level with imposed sanctions for violations.
Social Status
- Social status represents one’s position in society.
- It can be:
- Ascribed Status: Received at birth.
- Achieved Status: Gained through personal effort and accomplishments.
Social Roles
- Individuals can occupy multiple social roles, such as being a student or a parent.
- Role Strain: Occurs when one role has conflicting expectations.
- Role Conflict: Arises when there are difficulties between multiple contradictory roles.
Agents of Socialization
- Key entities influencing enculturation include:
- Family: Primary socialization agent.
- State: Government role in cultural norms.
- Education System: Schools impart knowledge and values.
- Peer Groups: Influence behavior and social skills.
- Mass Media: Shapes perceptions through various media platforms like TV and the internet.
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Explore the complex process of becoming a member of society through this quiz on socialization, identity formation, and cultural norms. Delve into how individuals navigate roles, statuses, and the concepts of human dignity and rights within their communities.
