Chapter 6: Socialization and Interaction Flashcards
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what is resocialization?
it involves breaking down and rebuilding a person’s behaviour, values, norms, and beliefs
what is socialization?
the process an individual goes through to learn the norms and behaviours expected of them in a culture. develops our sense of self. shapes who you are through interactions.
who you are is a result of…
your biology and your socialization
what is a feral child?
a child that has grown up with little to no human contact
socialization and interaction are required for what?
reaching our full human potential and fully develop our sense of self and identity
define self
a relatively stable sense of who we are
what is the looking-glass self
our sense of self is rooted in how we think others see us and respond to us. I am not what I think I am, and I am not what you think I am, I am what I think you think I am.
identify and describe the three steps of the looking-glass self
- the imagination of our appearance to the other person
- the imagination of the other person’s judgement of that appearance
- some sort of feeling like pride or modification
what are the five stages of the development of the self
imitation - children below the age of 3 imitate actions
role-taking - children ages 3-5 role-play different people (playing house)
game - children over the age of 7 engage in games that take on several roles at once
generalized other - point where children begin to understand themselves outside of their family
what are ‘agents of socialization’?
the groups that play a role in socializing a person
who are ‘agents of primary socialization’ and what do they teach us?
they are our family and they teach children basic values and norms, they kickstart their development
who are ‘agents of secondary socialization’
peers, media, school
what role do schools play in socialization?
they reinforce shared norms and values and enforce expectations for behaviour in society
who are peer groups?
people that we share similar interests, age, backgrounds, and social positions with. it emerges during late childhood and early adolescence
what does media do as an agent of socialization?
transmits culture and social heritage, conveys social norms and expectations, and encourages people to socialize themselves
what is self-socialization?
the process of shaping our social development. a form of self-reflection where people develop their identity, set goals, pursue interests and take actions to alter or create their identity. it is the exploration, the development, and crystallization of identity, and the persuit of interests
what is anticipatory socialization?
the process of adopting norms and behaviours in preparation for future roles we aspire to. acquiring the skills, norms, behaviours, values, and mannerisms of the role
self and anticipatory socialization is characterized by what?
thoughtfulness and reflection, making decisions, shaping our development, setting goals, or aspiring to roles
what are total institutions (include examples)
settings that isolate people from wider society and regulate all aspects of their life. for example, boarding school, miliratoes, prisons
what are the four key features of a total institution?
1) all aspects of life are carried out in the same place
2) daily activities are carried out with the same people that are treated similarly
3) day-to-day routines are highly regulated
4) all activities are designed to fulfil the goals of the institution
what does the resocialization process begin with?
stripping individuals of their identity and connection to the outside world
what do social scripts do?
help shape our identity and sense of self and set expectations for our behaviour
what are the two main features that explain how social scripts shape interactions?
status and roles
define status
the social position that someone occupies in a certain context. can be based on social class, attractiveness, occupation, race, etc. it can be assigned at birth or something you fall into involuntarily or something you achieve
