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33 Cards in this Set
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Define self |
the knowledge of ourselves as different entities from others |
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Define self concept |
The totality of traits we associate with ourselves |
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How does the self develop? |
Behaviorism vs Biological Determinism |
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What are the stages of development of the self? |
Preparatory stage: imitate others Play stage: role of others Game stage: simultaneous roles |
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What are the steps of looking-glass self? |
-we imagine how we look to others -we imagine how they judge that appearance -incorporate perceived thoughts into our self concept |
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Which perspective does the looking-glass self belong to? |
interactionist perspective |
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What are the agents of socialization? |
-Family -Peers -School -Media |
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How does family play a role in socialization? |
-first agents of socialization -role in trust and self-esteem development |
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Functionalist view of family |
families support and guide |
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Conflict view of family |
families are sites of power struggles |
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Interactionist view of family |
families have a bidirectional influence |
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Feminist view of family |
Reproduces gender roles |
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Postmodern view of family |
families are diverse and complex |
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How does school play a role in socialization? |
transmits knowledge through curriculum reinforces cultural norms and values |
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How does the media play a role in socialization? |
-connect us with others -shape perceptions -construct reality -info -entertainment |
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How do peers play a role in socialization? |
-social comparison -pressure to conform -bullying |
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What percentage or children have bullied and been bullied? |
40% |
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What is the social structure? |
the sociocultural framework in which social interactions take place |
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What does the social structure consist of? |
-statuses -roles -social groups -social institutions |
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What is a status? |
Any recognized social position -in relation to someone else -regardless of specific individuals (mother, inmate, student) |
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What is a role? |
A behavioural component of a status |
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Define status set |
the total sum of statuses a person holds at any given time |
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What types of statuses are there? |
Achieved Ascribed Master |
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Define and give an example of achieved status |
imposed upon us (sister, widow) |
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Define and give an example of ascribed status |
earned through personal action (doctor, wife) |
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Define and give an example of master status |
our most important status (race, class) |
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What is role conflict? |
Two roles interfering with each other. Exam and wedding on same day |
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What is role strain? |
Incompatible role demands 2papers and 2exams in 3 days |
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What is a social group? |
on the micro level, two or more individuals that share common interest and interact with frequently (family, team) |
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What is a social institution? |
on the macro level, relatively permanent societal structures that govern behaviour and promote social order (school, media) |
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Outline formal organizations |
highly structured institutions rely on bureaucracy |
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Max Weber's ideal type of bureaucracy |
-division of labour -hierarchy of authority -written rules and regulations -impersonality in decision making -employment based on qualifications |
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What is resocialization? |
giving up existing status in exchange for a new one can be voluntary/involuntary |
