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What is the main focus of social action theory?
What is the main focus of social action theory?
According to social action theory, individuals are passive participants in their social reality.
According to social action theory, individuals are passive participants in their social reality.
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Who introduced the concept of the 'I' versus 'Me' in social interaction?
Who introduced the concept of the 'I' versus 'Me' in social interaction?
George Herbert Mead
According to Mead, the self emerges through __________ interactions.
According to Mead, the self emerges through __________ interactions.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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Which approach is primarily concerned with the meanings and motives of individuals?
Which approach is primarily concerned with the meanings and motives of individuals?
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Individuals construct their social reality as passive participants in their communities.
Individuals construct their social reality as passive participants in their communities.
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What role do individuals play in creating culture and defining identity according to social action theory?
What role do individuals play in creating culture and defining identity according to social action theory?
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Which theoretical approach emphasizes the role of social forces in shaping culture and individual identities?
Which theoretical approach emphasizes the role of social forces in shaping culture and individual identities?
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Functionalists believe that socialization creates conflict within society.
Functionalists believe that socialization creates conflict within society.
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Name one key thinker associated with structural functionalism.
Name one key thinker associated with structural functionalism.
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According to Marxists, socialization is a means of __________.
According to Marxists, socialization is a means of __________.
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Match the following theorists with their corresponding views on socialization:
Match the following theorists with their corresponding views on socialization:
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What do structural approaches suggest about individual choice in socialization?
What do structural approaches suggest about individual choice in socialization?
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Feminists generally agree with the Marxist view on socialization.
Feminists generally agree with the Marxist view on socialization.
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What is the primary focus of symbolic interactionism in the context of socialization?
What is the primary focus of symbolic interactionism in the context of socialization?
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According to structural Marxists, what is the role of socialization?
According to structural Marxists, what is the role of socialization?
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Feminists believe that socialization promotes equality between genders.
Feminists believe that socialization promotes equality between genders.
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What term did Garfinkel use to describe individuals who are molded by norms and values from socialization?
What term did Garfinkel use to describe individuals who are molded by norms and values from socialization?
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According to structural approaches, socialization encourages __________ to the status quo.
According to structural approaches, socialization encourages __________ to the status quo.
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Match the theorist with their perspective on socialization:
Match the theorist with their perspective on socialization:
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Which of the following statements is a criticism of structural approaches?
Which of the following statements is a criticism of structural approaches?
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Structural approaches accept that individuals have complete free will.
Structural approaches accept that individuals have complete free will.
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What societal structure does structural feminism focus on?
What societal structure does structural feminism focus on?
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Study Notes
Theoretical Approaches to Socialization
- Theoretical approaches to socialization include structural, social action, and structuration perspectives.
- Structural approaches view culture and individual identities as products of broader social forces shaping the social structure.
- Individuals are seen as socialized and manipulated by institutions within a structural perspective.
- A structural perspective emphasizes limited identity choices constrained by norms and values.
- Little individual choice is available because of social class, ethnicity, gender, and age.
- Socialization is necessary but viewed as social control by Marxists, in contrast to the functionalist benevolent view.
- Marxists see socialization as a tool to maintain the dominant social class's ideology, not a value consensus.
- Feminists argue socialization reinforces patriarchal structures.
- Feminists highlight how family structures socialize individuals into gender roles that perpetuate inequalities. Structural approaches are criticized for viewing individuals as puppets rather than agents of choice.
Social Action Approaches
- Social action theory emphasizes individual agency and understanding of human behavior from the perspective of individuals.
- This includes considering meanings and motives within the context of society.
- Symbolic Interactionism suggests individuals create social reality through interactions, not as puppets.
Structuration – The Third Way
- Structuration (developed by Anthony Giddens) offers the middle ground between structure and action, emphasizing the interdependence of both.
- Social structures provide the means for people to establish identities, understand values, and interact in society.
- Structuration highlights that social structures both limit and enable action, facilitating the process of forming identity.
- Individuals shape their identities through interactions and the choices they make. Individual identities are constantly being formed and shaped as individuals experience their environment.
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Explore different theoretical approaches to socialization, including structural, social action, and structuration perspectives. This quiz delves into how these theories view identity, culture, and the role of institutions in shaping social behavior, as well as critiques from Marxist and feminist viewpoints.
