*ch 5 Flashcards
mid-term
identity
the ways a person thinks about themselves and what a person says about who they are.
self
a person’s distinct sense of identity as developed through social interaction
resocialization
the process by which old behaviors are removed and new behaviors are learned in their place
total institutions
prisons, military, asylums/hospitals, nursing homes, rehab
socialization
the process wherein people come to understand societal norms and expectations, to accept society’s
beliefs, and to be aware of societal values
agents of socialization (understand the concept and be able to identify examples)
institutions and groups where people learn about their society and culture. like family, school, peer groups, mass media and work
mead’s 4 stages of self-development preparatory stage
preparatory stage, play stage, game stage, and the generalized other
play stage
when children take on different roles of another person. like imitation of who are around them.
game stage
the ability to understand multiple interacting roles. like playing house
generalized other
the knowledge of the society’s expectations. even when alone, can imagine how others would judge their actions.
