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What do postmodernists argue about identity?
What do postmodernists argue about identity?
Which of the following approaches is NOT considered a theory of socialisation?
Which of the following approaches is NOT considered a theory of socialisation?
What is one characteristic of social action approaches to socialisation?
What is one characteristic of social action approaches to socialisation?
Who proposed the Structuration Theory?
Who proposed the Structuration Theory?
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Theories of Socialisation
- Structural, social action, structuration theory, and postmodernist approaches exist.
- Structuration theory is a middle ground between structural and social action approaches, proposed by Giddens.
- Postmodernism challenges the idea that identity is imposed by social structures and the socialisation process.
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Explore different theories of socialisation including structural approaches, social action, and postmodernist perspectives. This quiz covers key concepts such as Giddens' structuration theory, which bridges the gap between structural and action theories, and critiques of identity formation in social contexts.