Enculturation-Socialization.docx

Explaining Enculturation, Socialization, and Identity Formation [Enculturation] is all about learning the culture you were born into. It\'s how you pick up the language, customs, beliefs, and values from the people around you, like your family, friends, and community. For example, if you grow up in...

Explaining Enculturation, Socialization, and Identity Formation [Enculturation] is all about learning the culture you were born into. It\'s how you pick up the language, customs, beliefs, and values from the people around you, like your family, friends, and community. For example, if you grow up in a place where everyone loves basketball, you might start to love it too because that\'s what\'s normal in your culture. [Socialization] is how society teaches you what\'s expected of you. This could be things like being polite, respecting elders, or going to school. It\'s society\'s way of guiding you on how to behave and fit in. **Example of a \"Feral Child\"** Think about someone who didn\'t get to learn these things when they were young---like Genie, who was isolated for most of her early life. She didn\'t learn how to speak, interact, or understand the world like most kids do because she wasn\'t socialized or enculturated in the usual way. When she was found, she had a very hard time adjusting to normal life because she missed out on that early learning. **Identity Formation** Your identity is basically who you are, and it\'s shaped by both enculturation and socialization. Here\'s how: [1. Enculturation and Socialization]: These processes help you learn what's important in your society and what's expected of you. They shape your beliefs, values, and behaviors. 2\. [Individuation]: This is about figuring out who you are as a unique person. Even though you learn a lot from society, you also develop your own personal identity that makes you different from everyone else. 3\. [Personal Identity]: This is your unique sense of self. It's influenced by your experiences and how you see yourself within society. 4\. [Social Identity]: This is how you see yourself in relation to the groups you're a part of, like being a student, a friend, or a member of a sports team. It's shaped by society's expectations and the roles you play. **Four Parts of Human Identity** 1\. [Existential "I"]: The core part of who you are---your deepest self. 2\. [Doing "Me"]: What you do and how you act every day. 3\. [Cultural "I"]: How your culture shapes who you are. 4\. [Performing "Me"]: The different roles you play in different situations, like being a student at school and a friend outside of it. **TLDR; Identities are Socially Constructed** This means that who you are isn\'t just something you\'re born with---it\'s shaped by the society around you. **Theories of Identity** 1\. Role Learning Theory: We learn to play roles based on what society expects, like being a "good student" or a "responsible adult." 2\. Symbolic Interactionism: We build our identity by interacting with others, learning how to act and who we are through those interactions. **Norms and Values** \- Cultural Values: Ideas about what's good or right, like valuing independence or family. \- Norms: Rules for how to behave, like saying "please" and "thank you." \- Folkways: Everyday customs, like how you greet someone. \- Mores: Moral rules, like respecting others. \- Taboos: Behaviors that are really off-limits, like certain illegal activities. \- Laws: Rules set by the government, with punishments if you break them. **Status and Roles** \- [Status]: Your position in society, like being a student. \- [Role]: What's expected of you in that position, like attending classes. \- [Role Conflict]: When it's hard to balance multiple roles, like being a student and having a part-time job. \- [Role Strain]: When one role is tough to fulfill, like managing schoolwork and extracurriculars. \- [Role Exit]: Leaving a role, like quitting a job or dropping a class. **Conformity and Deviance** \- [Conformity]: Following society's rules, like dressing appropriately for school. \- [Deviance]: Breaking the rules, like skipping class. \- [Stigma]: The negative label society puts on deviant behavior. \- [Social Control]: How society keeps order by rewarding conformity and punishing deviance. **Conclusion** Identity is shaped by enculturation and socialization. These processes teach you how to behave, what's important, and how to fit in with society. Traditional influences like family and friends are key, but social media is also becoming a big part of how you express and form your identity today. **[EXAMPLES]** PAGE 1: ENCULTURATION & SOCIALIZATION **- Example of Enculturation:** A child raised in India learns to eat with their hands as it is part of cultural dining etiquette. They pick up these habits from family and community as they grow up. **- Example of Socialization:** A teenager in the U.S. learns to say "please" and "thank you" as part of polite manners, which are reinforced by parents, teachers, and society. **LESSON PROPER: IDENTITY FORMATION** **1. Enculturation & Socialization** \- Example: A person grows up in a rural community where people value simplicity and hard work. Through socialization at school and in the workplace, they learn these values and incorporate them into their personal identity. **2. Individuation** \- Example: A young adult chooses to pursue a career in art, even though their family expects them to go into medicine. Through individuation, they differentiate themselves by following their passion for creativity. **3. Personal Identity** \- Example: A person identifies themselves as an adventurous traveler because they've had unique personal experiences exploring different countries, and it shapes how they view themselves and interact with others. **4. Social Identity** \- Example: A student identifies as the class representative, which influences how they behave with their peers, taking on more leadership and responsibility as expected by others in that role. **FOURFOLD UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN IDENTITY** **1. Existential "I"** \- Example: A person's deep sense of self-worth and commitment to honesty, which persists despite changing life circumstances, shows their core self. **2. Doing "Me"** \- Example: A doctor performing surgery or a teacher leading a classroom represents their identity through action and role performance. **3. Cultural "I"** \- Example: A Japanese person who follows cultural norms of bowing and maintaining harmony in social settings, influenced by societal expectations. **4. Performing "Me"** \- Example: An actor playing a role in a theater behaves differently on stage compared to their everyday interactions, showing how identity shifts in social roles. **THEORIES OF IDENTITY** **1. Role Learning Theory** \- Example: A boy learns from his family and society that men are expected to be providers, and so he grows up adopting this role and behavior. **2. Symbolic Interactionism** \- Example: A young girl forms her identity as a "good student" based on her interactions with teachers who praise her for following instructions and getting good grades. **NORMS AND VALUES** **- Cultural Values Example:** In Scandinavian countries, there is a strong cultural value placed on work-life balance, with society encouraging shorter work hours and more family time. **- Social Goals Example:** In the U.S., independence and self-reliance are highly valued, and many parents aim to raise their children to be financially independent by adulthood. **- Folkways Example:** It is customary in many Asian cultures to remove shoes before entering someone's home. **- Mores Example:** In many societies, honesty is considered a moral imperative, and lying is seen as a serious violation of trust. **- Taboos Example:** In most cultures, incest is a strict taboo, often with severe social and legal consequences. **- Laws Example:** Traffic laws, like speed limits, are enforced by the state, and breaking them can result in fines or imprisonment. **STATUS AND ROLES** **- Status Example:** A person's status as a doctor comes with societal respect and expectations of competence. **- Role Conflict Example:** A working mother may experience conflict between her role as a parent and her role as an employee when both demand her time. **- Role Strain Example:** A student who is also working part-time might struggle to meet the demands of both roles, leading to role strain. **- Role Exit Example:** A corporate employee who decides to leave their job to start a new career as an entrepreneur is an example of role exit. **CONFORMITY AND DEVIANCE** **- Conformity Example:** A teenager follows the school's dress code to avoid getting in trouble and gain social acceptance. **- Deviance Example:** A person who protests against societal norms by engaging in civil disobedience, like refusing to pay taxes as an act of rebellion. **- Stigma Example:** Someone who is caught stealing may be labeled a "thief," which negatively affects their reputation and how they are treated by society. **SOCIAL CONTROL** **- Formal Sanction Example:** A student who cheats on an exam might receive formal punishment, such as suspension from school. **- Informal Sanction Example:** A person who talks loudly in a library might receive disapproving looks or shushing from others. **- Positive Sanction Example:** A student who consistently does well in class might receive praise from their teacher and admiration from their peers. These examples will give a clear understanding of each concept to your audience, and adding visuals or real-life situations will help them connect with the material better.