Nurture SOC 1004 Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to childrearing and socialization as discussed in the SOC 1004 lecture.

Childrearing

The process of bringing up a child, including the methods and practices involved.

Group Socialization Theory

A theory stating that children's social development is largely influenced by peer interactions rather than parental or familial influence.

Mechanical Solidarity

A social cohesion based on shared experiences and values, often found in simpler societies.

Organic Solidarity

A social cohesion based on the interdependence of specialized roles and institutions in a complex society.

Intensive Parenting

A style of parenting that is child-centered, expert-guided, and emotionally absorbing, often requiring a significant amount of time and resources.

Cultural Transmission

The way in which culture is passed from one generation to the next, often through socialization.

Nonshared Environmental Influence

Influences affecting individual behavior that are not shared with other family members, such as unique experiences or friendships.

Heritability

The proportion of variation in a trait that can be attributed to genetic factors.

Youth Segregation

The tendency for young people to group themselves based on identity categories such as age and gender.

Child-centered

An approach to parenting that prioritizes children's needs, interests, and perspectives.

Peer Group Pressure

The influence exerted by a peer group on its individual members to fit in with group norms.

Divorce

The legal dissolution of a marriage, which can affect family structure and dynamics.

Family Environment

The familial context in which a child is raised, including emotional support, interactions, and resources.

Maternal Employment

A situation in which a mother works outside the home, affecting family dynamics and child care.

NeoVictorianism

A cultural movement that advocates returning to traditional family values and structures in the face of modern challenges.

Self-Sacrificing Motherhood

The belief that a mother's primary role is to prioritize her child's needs over her own.

Cohabitation

Couples living together without being married, a rising trend in modern family structures.

Helicopter Parenting

A style of parenting characterized by excessive involvement in a child’s life and decisions.

Laissez-faire

A parenting approach that promotes independence without substantial parental control or guidance.

Social Closeness

The emotional connection and sense of closeness that individuals feel towards members of their own group.

Gender Distinctions

The social differentiation based on perceived differences between men and women, which can be enforced through group dynamics.

Status

The social standing or prestige of an individual within a group, influencing behavior and interactions.

Economic Insecurity

A lack of financial stability that can affect family structure and child development.

Unique Cultures

Social norms and behaviors developed and shared by children independently of their parents.

Public/private divide

The social distinction between public life and private life, particularly in the context of family and social interactions.

Re-socialization

The process of discarding former socialization influences and adopting new ones, often occurring in adulthood.

Labor-Intensive Parenting

A parenting style that requires extensive emotional and physical effort from parents, particularly mothers.