Socialisation And The Socioal Contribution Of Identity Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is socialisation
The process of learning culture, norms and values
What is primary socialisation
Learning from family
Give an example of primary socialisation
Parents teach children to speak
Secondary socialisation
Learning from institutions like schools
Give 4 examples of secondary socialisation
Schools, media, religion and work
How is identity socially constructed
Identify is shaped by factors like social class, ethnicity, gender and age
How does social class socially construct our identity
Working class people have different values than middle class
How does ethnicity socially construct our identity
Cultural traditions influence identity
How does gender socially construct our identity
Society teaches us to what is “masculine” and “feminine”
How does age socially constructs us
Different expectations for children, adults and the elderly
