Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics Quiz

Social Groups and Socialization

• A secondary group is an example of a group that is impersonal and goal-oriented, such as a workplace or a club.

Sense of Belongingness

• In-group is a social group in which an individual experiences a sense of belongingness.

Institutions and Social Change

• Educational institutions are emphasized as powerful instruments for social change and cultural transmission.

Symbols and Meaning

• A symbol is an object, word, or action that stands for something else, without a natural relationship.

International Affairs and Relations

• A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a group of people or organization that participates in international affairs and relations but is not affiliated with any state or nation.

Socialization Process

• Socialization is the process of learning and internalizing the norms, values, and behaviors of a particular culture or society.

Consequences of Socialization

• The consequence of socialization is the development of a sense of self and identity.

Enculturation

• Enculturation creates a sense of identity and belongingness in individuals.

Social Groups

• A social group is defined as a collection of people who interact with each other and share a common identity, purpose, or goal.

Contents of Socialization

• The contents of socialization include norms, values, beliefs, languages, and behaviors that are transmitted from one generation to the next.