Theories of Socialisation
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What do postmodernists argue about identity?

  • Identity is shaped solely by social structures.
  • Identity is a product of both agency and structural constraints.
  • Identity is entirely fluid and independent of social influences. (correct)
  • Identity is imposed through the socialisation process.
  • Which of the following approaches is NOT considered a theory of socialisation?

  • Structural Approaches
  • Cognitive Behavioral Theory (correct)
  • Social Action Approaches
  • Postmodernist Approaches
  • What is one characteristic of social action approaches to socialisation?

  • Focus exclusively on external social forces.
  • Integration of both structure and agency.
  • Neglect of the role of personal choices.
  • Emphasis on individual agency and meaning-making. (correct)
  • Who proposed the Structuration Theory?

    <p>Giddens</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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.

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