Components of Culture
What is one example of a norm?
-personal space
-manners
-Laws
-Taboos
How is identity formed?
Through the agents of socialization
Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interaction
What is the nature vs nurture debate?
The debate between what shapes a person more- their genes or how they are raised
What is sociology
The study of human behavior in society
The complex meaning and behavior that defines the way of life for a given group in society
What is culture?
What is the definition of agents of socialization?
people, sources, or students that pass on social expectations
How would symbolic interactionism view a tiger here at ESHS?
The tiger is a symbol that means pride and school spirit
What are some characteristics of an oldest child?
Name an important sociologist we have talked about in class?
Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, W.E.B. DuBois, Max Weber. etc
What are the four components of culture?
norms, values, beliefs, language
family, peers, media, sports, religion, school
Functionalist view of religion
Religion exists to teach people right from wrong
What do sociologists believe when it comes to the nature vs nurture debate
they believe it is more nurture as society has a greater effect on people
How was sociology different from other disciplines when it was first created?
It was the first time the scientific method was used to study human behavior
What is one example of a formal and one example of an informal sanction
formal: speeding ticket, detention, arrested, etc
informal: dirty look, praise, a smile
What is the looking glass self?
how you see yourself through your relationships to others
Which of the theorists is known as the father of functionalism?
In a twin experiment what are they studying?
nature vs Nurture
What is socialization?
the process through which people learn the expectations of society
How can the components of culture be transmitted to people?
through the agents of socialization
What does social learning theory say about the formation of identity?
the formation of identity is external and due to the agents of socialization
How do the three main theories different from each other?
Must give the definition of each and explain how each explain society differently
Who was the theorist who proposed the idea that birth order affects personality?
Adler
Why is sociology important?
Understand different perspectives
To see how much society shapes our actions
Reasons for social differences, including differences in social behavior.
Reasons for the differentials in group opportunities and outcomes.
The relevance of social hierarchies and social power in everyday lifeHow individuals and groups are shaped by larger social forces
The role of social institutions.
The role of social structure.
Better understanding of yourself and how you fit into society/ how it shapes you