Norms/Sanctions
Values
Me, mySELF, and I
Agents of Socialization
I Guess This is Growing Up
100
Norms can be further broken down into these three categories
What are folkways, mores, and laws
100
Members of any culture will always hold these extremely close to their hearts. In fact, they often have a key role in decision making and actions.
What are values?
100
This is how we view ourselves.
What is self concept?
100
These aspects of our society shape the society which we live in and help us to become integrated members of it.
What are agents of socialization?
100
This sociologist developed the concepts of the play and game stages.
Who is George Herbert Mead?
200
Cultural habits, such as specific manners practiced while eating, would fall into this category of norms
What are folkways?
200
This sociologist came up with a list of the fifteen most cherished American values way back in 1965. But be careful; don't confuse him with the actor!
Who is Robin Williams?
200
Our views or ourselves stem from how others and society view us.
What is looking glass self?
200
This movie demonstrated that the way we are brought up in society helps shape our reality.
What is the Truman Show?
200
In this stage, the child takes on a role that is observed in the adult society.
What is the play stage?
300
If you don't do your homework, it's likely you'll receive a zero for that assignment. This an example of a(n) ________ sanction
What is an informal sanction?
300
Williams defined these values as "the major goals of the individual."
What are Achievement and Success?
300
This individual created the concept of looking glass self.
Who is Charles Horton Cooley?
300
Truman's world is shaped by his significant others, who unbeknownst to him are simply actors playing a role. Nonetheless, their actions and interactions with Truman shape the reality that he lives in.
What is the impact of significant others in the Truman Show?
300
The young child plays a game but feels compelled to participate in every position/role of the game. This child is likely going through this stage.
What is the game stage?
400
If you break this type of norm, you won't be in any specific trouble. However, your community might look down on you.
What is a more?
400
These values are favored above leisure and laziness.
What are Activity and Work?
500
If you break this type of norm, such as violating the speed limit on the highway, it's likely you'll be faced with the formal sanction of a fine, or even incarceration.
What is a law?
500
Although it was specifically written regarding America, this belief that a nation's values are the best in the world is held by every country.
What is Nationalism?
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