Self
The I is the ___ of thought, and the me is the ___ of thought
I: Subject
Me: Object
What is culture?
Beliefs and practices of a group
What is socialization?
Socialization is the process of learning to be a part of society
What is race socialization?
The process of learning the behaviors, values, and attitudes associated with a persons’ race
What is theory of mind?
The recognition that other minds exist, followed by the realization that we can try to imagine others’ mental states
What is non-material and material culture?
Material: The objects or belongings of a group of people
Nonmaterial: The Ideas, Attitudes, and Beliefs of a Society
What is primary vs secondary socialization?
Primary: Your first experiences with values, beliefs, norms, and language of your society
Secondary: Your experiences with values, beliefs, norms, and language of your society with those outside your immediate family unit
What is society?
A group that shares a community and culture
What is the looking glass self
The self that emerges as a consequence of seeing ourselves as we think other people see us.
What is culture shock?
An experience of personal disorientation when confronted with an unfamiliar way of life
What are social ties and social networks?
Social Ties: The connections between us and other people
Social Networks: Webs of ties that link us to each other, and through other people’s ties, to people whom we’re not directly related
What is the goal of public sociology?
To bring sociology into the public, and cater to that public audience rather than an academic audience
What are Mead's three stages?
Prep, Play, Game
What is Cultural Imperialism
The deliberate imposition of one’s own cultural values on another culture
What is gender socialization?
Learning the psychological and social traits associated with a persons’ gender
What is homophily?
Our tendency to connect with others who are similar to us
When does theory of mind develop?
Typically around age 5
What are culture wars?
Culture Wars refers to divisions between social groups on issues of culture and identity
What is media socialization?
The process of learning how to be culturally competent through our exposure to media
What are cultured capacities?
Our bodies change skills based on what society needs