Sociological Perspectives
This sociological perspective stresses the idea that socialization is how groups learn cultural norms in order to function within society
Functionalism
The aspect of self that is unlearned spontaneous acts? Also known as nature.
"I"
Give two examples of Mass Media discussed in class.
TV, Newspapers, Social Media, Magazines, Film, Books, Radio, Music
Give an example of a peer groups.
Cliques, teams, clubs, jobs (sometimes)
Give an example of a Total Institution.
Military, Cults, Prisons, Psychiatric Hospitals
Human nature is the product of socialization is a major aspect of which theory?
Symbolic Interaction
Children act in ways they think others would in that role.
Play Stage
What is Mass Media? (not a specific example)
Means of communication designed to reach the general public
Which type of socialization of children is not controlled by adults?
Peer Group Socialization
What is the purpose of a total institution?
Take away the control of the participants in order to permanently change them.
Groups are socialized in order to maintain the "status quo" is the main idea of which perspective?
Conflict Theory
Children imitate roles without understanding.
Imitation Stage
Theory that believes owners of the media maintain power dynamics by setting the agenda for a community.
Conflict Theory
Family socialization is also known as what?
Primary Socialization
The process of giving up old norms, values, attitudes and behaviors, eliminating self-concepts and personal identity.
Desocialization
What is Self Concept?
The idea the people have an identity separate from other people
Children anticipate the actions of others based on societal rules
Game Stage
Theory that believes mass media such at network TV programs, promote social integration by exposing entire society to shared culture, norms and values.
Functionalism
The informal and unofficial aspects of culture taught in schools.
Hidden Curriculum
Process of preparing in advance for new norms, values and behaviors.
Anticipatory Socialization
The idea that we act based on how we think others will react to us is what?
Looking Glass Self
The term for our self (character) that begins to emerge based on norms, values and beliefs of society.
Generalized Other
How does mass media influence socialization?
Providing depictions of societal norms, status positions, and institutional functions. Provides images of achievement and success, activity and work, and equality and democracy.
Family (Primary) Socialization
Give an example of a time in life when desocialization/resocialization may occur naturally?
Adolescents to Teenagers
High School Grads to College Students
College Grads to Yung Professionals
Ect.