Sociology: Socialization Overview

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What is the main difference between systemic oppression and explicit acts of exclusion?

  • Systemic oppression is always intentional, while explicit acts are not.
  • Systemic oppression operates through established institutions, often unconsciously, while explicit acts are deliberate exclusions. (correct)
  • Systemic oppression only affects minority groups, while explicit acts may affect anyone.
  • Systemic oppression is always violent, while explicit acts are non-violent.

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'cultural imperialism'?

  • The exclusion of minority groups from political power.
  • The imposition of a dominant group's beliefs and values as societal norms. (correct)
  • The physical subjugation of one group by another.
  • The economic exploitation of a group's resources.

Which 'ism' is characterized by the belief that certain groups are superior due to biological or cultural traits?

  • Classism
  • Sexism
  • Ableism
  • Racism (correct)

In the context of marketplace investigation, what does the 'resume test' primarily reveal?

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Which of the following is NOT a noted type of oppression?

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What does the concept of 'blind recruitment' aim to minimize?

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How did Auguste Comte describe the nature of society?

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What is 'positivism', according to the text?

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

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What term describes the concept of learning the norms and values of a group one plans to join?

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Which sociologist is known for creating the term 'survival of the fittest' to justify social inequalities?

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In the context of sociology, what does 'cultural capital' refer to?

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Which of the following best describes the core idea of symbolic interactionism?

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What is a key feature of a 'total institution'?

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Which sociological perspective emphasizes the analysis of power dynamics and inequalities in society?

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What concept refers to the unintended and often unrecognized consequences of social structures?

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What concept describes the belief that one's own culture is superior to others?

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Which of the following best represents a latent function of schools?

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What does the concept of ‘social construction’ suggest?

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Which is an example of a direct form of discrimination?

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What is the primary focus of Feminist Sociology?

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Which of the following is an example of an effect of the Industrial Revolution?

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Which of the following describes how stereotypes function?

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Which concept, developed by Charles Cooley, describes how an individual's self-perception is shaped by how they believe others perceive them?

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According to Karl Marx, what is the primary driving force behind societal development and change?

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Which of these concepts, developed by Max Weber, describes a society in which social actions are guided by benefit and efficiency rather than morals, custom, or emotion?

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Which of these concepts did C. Wright Mills consider essential for understanding both personal experiences and their broader influence by social realities?

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Which sociologist emphasized how society functions logically for the benefit of its members, often using the analogy of an organism where every part has a function?

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Which concept, according to George Herbert Mead, involves the use of symbols, language, and communication in shaping human relationships?

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According to the analysis provided, which social factor does Durkheim link to the causes of suicide?

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According to Talcott Parsons, what is essential in order to attain or maintain stability in society?

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Dorothey Smith, using her sociological theory, would most likely agree with which assessment?

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What aspect of the capitalist system did Max Weber believe would negatively impact individuals?

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Which type of group is considered to be the most influential in shaping social identity, according to Charles Cooley?

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Which of the following concepts was NOT developed by George Herbert Mead?

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According to the analysis, what did Karl Marx believe would be an inevitable consequence of inequalities in a capitalist society?

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The concept of implicit bias refers to:

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Which statement best exemplifies the sociological imagination as described by C. Wright Mills?

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Flashcards

Cultural Capital

Non-financial assets that help people succeed in the world, like education and social networks.

Race Socialization

The process of learning behaviors, values, and attitudes associated with racial groups.

Anticipatory Socialization

The process of learning values and standards of groups you plan to join.

Hidden Curriculum

A curriculum taught indirectly through school norms, values, and beliefs.

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Total Institution

Places that cut off residents from the outside world with strict rules and control.

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Social Institutions

Groups of people who come together to fulfill societal needs.

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Social Variables

How people are different from one another, like age, gender, and class.

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Ibn Khaldun's Sociology

A systematic approach to studying various types of societies, their histories, and cultures.

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Social Darwinism

The idea that wealth and power are deserved by those who have them.

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Structural Functionalism

A sociological approach that examines the functions of societal structures.

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Conflict Theory

A sociological approach that focuses on conflict within society.

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Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological approach that focuses on the meanings of social interactions.

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Feminist Sociology

A sociological approach that examines social inequalities from a gendered perspective.

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Social Construction

A sociological theory that suggests our actions are shaped by past interactions.

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Power

The ability to get your way despite obstacles.

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Exploitation

A type of oppression that involves the dominant group using their power to exploit the labor or time of the subordinate group without fair compensation.

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Marginalization

A type of oppression where the dominant group isolates and excludes subordinate groups from the mainstream of society.

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Powerlessness

A type of oppression where the dominant group controls the rights and privileges available to the subordinate group, leaving them with little power.

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Cultural Imperialism

A type of oppression where the dominant group forces their beliefs, values, and culture onto the subordinate group, minimizing and dismissing their own culture.

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Heterosexism

The belief that heterosexuality is superior to other sexual orientations.

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Racism

The belief that certain groups are superior based on biological or cultural characteristics, leading to prejudice and discrimination.

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Sizeism

Discrimination against people based on their body size, height, or weight.

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Sexism

The belief that one gender is superior to the other, leading to unequal treatment and discrimination.

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Social Power

The ability to influence the actions of others, often through the use of power, authority, or resources.

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Socialization

The process through which individuals learn the norms, values, beliefs, and behaviors of a particular culture or society.

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Feminist Theory

A theoretical framework that emphasizes the experiences and perspectives of women, examining how gender inequality and patriarchy shape social structures and interactions.

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Rationalization

The tendency to rely on logic, reason, and efficiency as the primary motivators for social action, rather than tradition, emotion, or morality.

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Bureaucracy

A complex organizational structure characterized by hierarchy, specialization, and impersonal rules.

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Looking-Glass Self

A concept developed by Charles Cooley that emphasizes how our sense of self is shaped by the way others perceive and react to us.

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Sociological Imagination

The ability to see the connection between individual experiences and broader social forces, recognizing the interplay between personal troubles and public issues.

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Cultural Socialization

The process of learning the norms, values, and beliefs of a particular culture or society.

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Implicit Bias

Beliefs or attitudes towards individuals or groups that are often unconscious and based on stereotypes or prejudices.

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Study Notes

Socialization

  • Family:

    • Cultural capital: Non-financial assets aiding success.
    • Gendered socialization: Begins with naming conventions.
    • Race socialization: Learning behaviors, values, and attitudes related to race.
    • Class socialization: Similar to race socialization, impacted by social class.
    • Anticipatory socialization: Learning the values of groups planned to join.

  • School:

    • Hidden curriculum: Values, norms, and beliefs learned through schooling.
    • Peer groups: Nerds, jocks, leading crowd, and burnouts are categories.

  • Total Institution:

    • Process: Places cut off from external world, strict rules, control in all aspects.
    • Examples: Military, boarding school.
    • Effect: Previous identities replaced, forced conformity, rituals performed.

  • Sociology: An Introduction:

    • Social Institutions: Groups fulfilling societal needs. Examples: schools, banks, legal systems, healthcare services.
    • Social variables: Examining differences between people.

Origins of Sociology: Ibn Khaldun

  • Considered the first sociologist.
  • Studied different societies, their histories, cultures, and economies.
  • Developed systematic approach to studying societies.

Development of Modern European Sociology

  • Occurred in 1800s (primarily Britain, France, Germany).
  • Economic efficiency increased.
  • Urban populations rose.
  • Living conditions worsened.
  • More access to resources and jobs.
  • Industrial Revolution contributed to urbanization and industrialization.
  • High population growth linked to medical advancements.
  • Class structure (lower, middle, upper classes) became more defined.

Herbert Spencer

  • Created the term "survival of the fittest."
  • Founder of Social Darwinism.
  • Believed those with wealth and power deserved it.
  • Justified social inequalities.

Types of Sociology

  • Distinction by approach and audience.

Structural Functionalism (Macro)

  • Identifies societal structures and their purposes.
  • Similar to studying biology.
  • Sociologists: Emile Durkheim, Robert Merton, Talcott Parsons.

Robert Merton

  • Functionalism examines three types of functions: Manifest (intended), Latent (unintended), Latent Dysfunctions (unintended but negative consequences).

Conflict Theory (Macro)

  • Conflict exists in all large societies.
  • Class systems are present in every society.

Symbolic Interactionism (Micro)

  • Examines daily social interactions.
  • Small-scale view of society.

Feminist Sociology (Macro)

  • Analyzes theories from female perspectives.
  • Addresses misogyny.
  • Studies gender inequality.
  • Examines patriarchy.

Global Societal Issues Particular to Women

  • Rape as a weapon.
  • Child marriage.
  • Lack of freedom.
  • Lack of education.
  • Femicide.
  • Sex trade workers.

Primary and Secondary Agents of Socialization

  • Primary Agent: Family: Responsible for basic needs, teaches right from wrong, present during early years.
  • Secondary Agent: School: Teaches curriculums, hidden curriculum, certain behaviors, essential skills.
  • Secondary Agent: Peer Groups: Influential during adolescence, teaches communication and compromise, provides social interaction and learning about different backgrounds.
  • Secondary Agent: Workplace: Important during adulthood, similar to school, teaches adults roles and responsibilities.
  • Secondary Agent: Media: Tv, Radio, Movies, Books, and the internet are influential during childhood, exposing ideas.

Forms of Oppression

  • Stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination: arise from unequal power distribution.
  • Social Construction: Sociological theory explaining how we perceive situations.
  • Power: Ability to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Stereotypes: Mental shortcuts.
  • Prejudice: Judging before knowledge.
  • Ethnocentrism: Belief in cultural superiority.
  • Discrimination: Unequal treatment based on characteristics.

Oppression

  • Describes policies, practices, and traditions that exploit groups.
  • Occurs when institutional and social powers support prejudice.
  • Types of Oppression: Exploitation, marginalization, powerlessness, cultural imperialism, violence.

The Isms

  • Ableism, Ageism, Classism, Heterosexism, Racism, Sexism, Sizeism: Discrimination based on various attributes.

Marketplace Investigation

  • Examples where minorities are discriminated against.

Significant Sociologists

  • Auguste Comte (France): Positivism; application of scientific method to society.
  • Emile Durkheim (France): Society functions logically and protects interests, structured theories, structural functionalism.
  • Talcott Parsons (United States): If something exists in many societies, it must serve a purpose; people act based on shared values and goals.
  • Karl Marx (Germany): Exploited workers, societal development driven by living conditions and class struggles; predicted class conflicts leading to revolution.

Implicit Bias

  • Implicit bias: Unconscious beliefs or attitudes towards things.
  • Mental associations: Behaviour and attitudes associated with words.
  • Bias tools: Used to address bias issues; are flawed as they address explicit biases instead of implicit biases.

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