BECOMING A MEMBER OF SOCIETY Flashcards
is the cultural process of
learning by participating in groups.
Socialization
It begins at birth and continues throughout
life.
SOCIALIZATION
agents of socialization
Family
School
Peer Groups
Religion
Mass Media
Politics
It refers to the process of learning and
internalizing values, norms, and
expectations of one’s culture.
ENCULTURATION
It is an individual beliefs that motivate
people to act one way or another.
VALUES
VALUES is the _____for human behavior
guide
unspoken rules that govern
how people interact with one another.
NORMS
this vary from culture to culture
NORMS
Norms that has firm control to
moral and ethical behavior.
MORES
Customs that people follow that
are not very serious if broken.
Mostly customary or polite.
FOLKWAYS (CUSTOMS)
Norms defined as being legal
or illegal. Government-made.
LAWS
Actions that are frowned upon
and considered inappropriate to
practice or even talk about in
society.
TABOOS
refers to any behavior that differs or diverges from
established social norms.
DEVIANCE
deviation from __________ social norms
acceptable
It is when someone rejects traditional cultural goals, but still adheres to the usual steps to
obtaining those goals.
RITUALISM
It involves withdrawal from society, caring neither about success nor working.
RETREATISM
occurs when people reject and attempt to change both the goals and the means approved by the society.
REBELLION
involves using abnormal means to achieve a culturally approved goal.
INNOVATION
It is a powerful special force that can influence
behavior.
CONFORMITY
Changes beliefs in order to fit in a group.
CONFORMITY
Being influenced by the group norm out of the
desire to be liked.
COMPLIANCE
Being influenced by the group norm with the desire
to fit in your group’s shared identity.
IDENTIFICATION
Being influenced by the belief that the collective wisdom of the group helps guide the way to the truth.
INTERNALIZATION
refers a social position that a person holds.
STATUS
refers to behavior expected of someone who holds a particular status.
ROLES
It is the standing one holds in society based on prestige or honor.
SOCIAL STATUS
SOCIAL STATUS IS influenced by these factors;
occupation, wealth,
education, and family background.
Acquired based on merit
or individual effort.
ACHIEVED
It carries with it certain
expectations and
behavior.
ASCRIBED
“Identity based”
ASCRIBED
referred to as an individual or group’s sense of
self-respect and self-worth, physical and
psychological integrity and empowerment.
HUMAN DIGNITY
These are inalienable rights that protect people’s
dignity as human beings.
HUMAN RIGHTS
It is something that is available and accessible to
everyone in a society.
COMMON GOOD
