socialization test review questions Flashcards
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what is socialization?
socialization is the process of adopting the behaviors patterns around you in your society and culture
what can we learn about socialization from children like Genie?
we learned that language, movement, and social interaction do not develop naturally. They must be taught through socialization. Early childhood is a critical time for socialization development and nurturing is very important at this age
what is the difference between the “I” self and the “me” self
the “I” self is individual, the internal self. The “me” self is the social side of a person, it is objective
what is the difference between significant others and the generalized other?
significant others are specific people who influence us, while the generalized other is the ability to understand the viewpoints of others in our society. It’s the cultural and societal norms and values that influence how a person sees themselves and others
explain the purpose and characteristics of a total institution
the purpose of a total institution is to strip you or your identity and to build something in its place. Total institutions encompass a person’s life - they eat, work, and sleep there. There is clear authority and positive and negative sanctions for behaviors both within and beyond the reach of the institution
explain how the agents of socialization socialize us
family - is the primary agent of socialization
media - can use various mediums to either reinforce stereotypes or to show diversity. A strong influence in the media is advertising
religion - give us our basic sense of morality and can offer a sense of community
school - educates and transits universal norms
peers - help socialize us into subcultures
how do psychological theories of socialization differ from sociological theories?
psychological theories of development are more concerned with the individual - cognitive and moral development - while sociological theories are more focused on social development - the influence of imitation and role taking.
how have life stages changed over time and what are the reasons for this?
there are many more stages now than there were historically because of increased life expectancy and economic changes
how does marketing reinforce stereotypes?
the goal of marketing is to reach as many people who might be interested in a product or service as possible. It is easier to stereotype and advertise to a group than it is to reach people as individuals
how has social media caused marketing to change?
it;s getting more and more targeted because of the algorithms used by social media sites. Ads on the internet tend to have the capacity to reach beyond stereotypes because there is more data than ever before through likes, retweets, and paid promoters on tiktok ect.
