Socialisation, Identity, and Methods of Research

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to socialisation, identity formation, and research methods in sociology, which are essential for understanding the content of Paper 1.

Socialisation

The process of learning and internalizing the values, beliefs, and norms of a culture or society.

Social Identity

The collective or group identities applied to important roles that define how individuals are expected to behave.

Types of Interviews

Structured and unstructured interviews used as methods of collecting qualitative data in research.

Overt Participant Observation

A research method where the researcher participates in the daily life of the subjects while making their identity as a researcher known.

Peer Influence

The impact that peers have on an individual's beliefs, behaviors, and identity development.

Cultural Capital

The non-economic resources that enable social mobility and can be leveraged for educational and social advantages.

Gender as a Social Construct

The theory that gender roles and behaviors are not biologically determined but learned and imposed by societal expectations.

Hegemonic Masculinity

A dominant form of masculinity that emphasizes traits such as strength, dominance, and control.

Ethnicity

Shared characteristics including descent, geographical roots, language, history, religion, and traditions that define a group.

Class Identity

An individual's sense of belonging to a specific social class group, often influenced by occupation, culture, and societal expectations.

Participant Observation

A qualitative research method where the researcher immerses themselves into a group or community to observe behaviors and interactions.

Media Representation

The ways in which different groups, communities, and cultural identities are portrayed in the media.

Social Control

The mechanisms, strategies, and institutions used by society to regulate individual behavior.

Symbolic Capital

The social assets of a person that promote social mobility in a culture, often tied to honor, prestige, and recognition.

Assessment Objectives

The specific skill sets or competencies that exam questions are designed to evaluate in students.

Research Issues

The challenges and ethical considerations involved in conducting sociological research.

Social Norms

The unwritten rules and expectations that govern behavior within a society.

Cultural Identity

The identity or feeling of belonging to a group that is defined by cultural factors such as nationality, ethnicity, traditions, and customs.

Identity Construction

The process by which individuals develop their identity based on their social interactions, experiences, and cultural context.

Social Class Mobility

The ability or inability of individuals or families to move up or down the social hierarchy.

Youth Subcultures

Distinct cultural groups within youth populations that share specific norms, values, and interests, which may differ from mainstream culture.