Socialization
is basically the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society
Enculturation
is the process of being socialized into a certain culture.
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Socialization
is basically the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society
Enculturation
is the process of being socialized into a certain culture.
Jeffrey J. Arnett’s 1st Goal of Socialization
socialization plays a crucial role in reaching individuals to control their impulses and develop a sense of conscience.
Jeffrey J. Arnett’s 2nd Goal of Socialization
Socialization equips individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to fulfil various social roles within institutions like marriage and parenthood.
Jeffrey J. Arnett’s 3rd Goal of Socialization
socialization fosters a common understanding of meaning and values. It enables individuals to recognize what is considered important and values within their specific culture.
George Herbert Mead’ theory of the development of the social mind
focuses on how individuals form their self-identity and understand he world through social interactions; introduced a four-stage model, arguing that identity is not innate but instead merges through interactions.
Self-development stage
the self is not inborn but it starts to evolve the moment of interaction.
Play stage
comes first in the child’s development.; imitates roles they observe in “adult” society to understand the different social roles.
Game Stage
Children begin to comprehend other people’s roles in deeper ways at this age; they start to see how their behaviors fit into the bigger picture.
Generalized Others
A concept that represents the beliefs, attitudes and expectations of the society as a whole.
Identity Formation
how a person develops their own sense of who they are.
Cultural identity
is one’s feeling of identity or affiliation with a group or culture.
Norms
a rule that shapes how people behave in a society or group; existing beyond individuals and influencing thoughts and actions (Emile Durkheim)
Values
culturally defined standards that serve as broad guidelines for social living.
Status
is part of our social identity and helps define our relationship with others
Georg Simmel
one of the founders of sociology, once pointed out, before we can deal with anyone, we need to know who the person is.
Linton
an American sociologist, defined status simply as ‘position’ in a social system.
Role
refers to the behavior expected of someone who holds a particular status.
Robert Merton
introduced the term role set to identify a number of roles attached to a single status.
Impression Management
when people change their behavior to create a good impression, a concept introduced by Erving Goffman.