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What is a Total Institution?
Places in which people are separated from the rest of society and controlled by officials in charge.
What does desocialization refer to?
The process of giving up old norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors.
What is resocialization?
The process of adopting new norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors.
What is anticipatory socialization?
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What is a reference group?
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What does social structure refer to?
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What is status in a social context?
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What is ascribed status?
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What is achieved status?
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What is a status set?
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Study Notes
Total Institution
- Environments where individuals are isolated from society and subjected to control by authorities.
- Common examples include military boot camps and prisons.
Desocialization
- A process involving the abandonment of previous norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors.
- Often occurs in contexts of dramatic change or institutional settings.
Resocialization
- Involves the adoption of new norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors.
- Typically occurs in environments designed to transform individuals, such as rehabilitation programs.
Anticipatory Socialization
- A voluntary process in which individuals prepare for new societal roles by understanding prospective norms and values.
- Commonly illustrated by high school seniors transitioning to college life.
Reference Group
- Groups that provide standards and benchmarks for individual behavior and self-identity.
- Serving as a benchmark for evaluating one's own attitudes and behaviors.
Social Structure
- The organized pattern of relationships between different social entities and groups.
- Influences the behavior and social interactions of individuals within a society.
Status
- Represents an individual's position within a broader social structure.
- May reflect social hierarchies, roles, or professional classifications.
Ascribed Status
- A position assigned based on inherent characteristics, not chosen or earned.
- Examples include race, gender, and family background.
Achieved Status
- A position earned or chosen through personal actions, efforts, or achievements.
- Occupations such as lawyer, teacher, and doctor exemplify achieved status.
Status Set
- Refers to the complete collection of statuses an individual holds at any moment.
- Can include ascribed, achieved, and master statuses.
Master Status
- A status that holds significant weight and influences various aspects of a person's life.
- It often overshadows other statuses in social interactions and perceptions.
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Test your understanding of key sociological concepts with this quiz focused on terms related to socialization and institutional settings. Each question will challenge your grasp of definitions and processes such as desocialization and resocialization. Ideal for students of sociology or anyone interested in social structures.
