socialisation - part A

Question 1

define culture

Answer 1

Shared norms, values, beliefs and behaviours. It provides guidelines of how people should think and act.

Question 2

define norms

Answer 2

expected patterns of behaviour which society deems acceptable

Question 3

define values

Answer 3

shared beliefs about what is good, right and desirable in society.

Question 4

define subculture

Answer 4

a group within a main culture that has distinctive norms and values. e.g. indie

Question 5

define high culture

Answer 5

subcultures associated with the elite social class. e.g. opera, live theatre

Question 6

define popular culture

Answer 6

cultural patterns which are widespread amongst the population. e.g. cinema, fashion trends

Question 7

define global culture

Answer 7

cultural products and activities which are universal. e.g McDonalds

Question 8

define consumer culture

Answer 8

culture where social status is defined by consumption and assets.

Question 9

give an example of consumer culture

Answer 9

the rise of ‘unboxing’ videos made by influencers

Question 10

define cultural diversity

Answer 10

a variety of cultural groups within society

Question 11

define cultural hybridity

Answer 11

mixing of different cultural elements. e.g. foods

Question 12

define socialisation

Answer 12

the lifelong process where individuals learn norms, values and behaviours which are acceptable in their culture.

Question 13

define primary socialisation

Answer 13

the first stage of socialisation
occurs during early childhood