CHAPTER 2 - Changing identity Flashcards
Assimilation
The process of incorporating individuals from a particular ethnic or cultural group into a larger mainstream group that has a different culture is often seen as a form of social integration.
Back stage
A term used to describe the place or situation in which individuals can let their guard down, relax, and behave in a less guarded or more authentic way in comparison to the front stage.
Branding
The process of creating a unique identity for a product, company, or person in a competitive market by using a specific name, logo, or image.
Creole identity
A term used to describe a cultural identity that is formed in a new context as a result of the interaction of various cultures.
Dual socialisation
The process of individual learning and adopting different behaviours and values from two main social sources, which can be family and school, or two different cultures.
Everyday life
The term is used to describe the typical and routine aspects of an individual’s daily existence.
Face
In sociology, it refers to the image or impression that an individual presents to others, which is often related to their social identity or culture.
Focus group interviews
A qualitative research method that involves a group of people who discuss a particular topic or issue with a facilitator.
Formal norms
Explicitly defined standards or rules of behavior that are established by society, often enforced by law or social institutions.
Front stage
A term used to describe the place where individuals perform to a particular audience and pay more attention to the impression they make, often in social interactions.
Generalised other
individuals or groups that have a significant impact on an individual’s socialisation, values, and behaviours, such as parents, teachers, or media.
Groups
A collection of individuals who share common interests, characteristics, or goals.
Hyphenated identity
A term used to describe an individual who has multiple cultural identities, such as an Asian-American or Afro-Caribbean.
Identity (I, personal, social, collective)
A broad term that refers to the essential character of an individual or group, often shaped by cultural, social, and environmental factors.
Image
The impression or perception of something or someone that is created or shaped by advertising, reputation, or cultural representations.
Imitation
The process by which individuals learn or adopt a specific behaviour or skill by observing others.
Informal norms
Unspoken rules and customs that are not officially established, but govern certain aspects of behaviour in society.
Integration
The process of creating unity, harmony, or a shared identity among individuals or groups that have different backgrounds or values.
Internalised
The process by which individuals adopt or incorporate social norms, values, or beliefs into their personal identity.
Me
A term that is used to describe the individual component of an individual’s identity, which may change in different social situations.
Multi-socialisation
The process by which individuals learn and adopt behaviors, values, and identities from multiple social sources, such as family, school, or media.
Nation
A community of people who share a common culture, history, language, or identity.
National identity
A sense of belonging to a particular nation or country, often influenced by shared culture, values, or history.
Nationalism
A political movement or ideology that promotes the interests and identity of a particular nation or country.
Norms
A set of shared standards or rules that govern behaviour in society.
One-to-one interview
A research method in which an interviewer asks a series of questions to a single participant and collects data from the respondent’s perspective.
Pluralistic integration
The process of integrating multiple cultural identities or perspectives into a larger society or group.
Position
A social status or role that an individual occupies in society, which may be influenced by factors such as class, gender, or race.
Pure identity
An identity that is based on a single culture, race, or ethnicity, is often used in contrast to hybrid or mixed identities.
Recognition
The ability to acknowledge or identify a particular individual or group.
Recognition need
The need or desire for acknowledgement or validation of identity by others.
Role
A set of behavioural expectations associated with a particular social position.
Role conflict
A situation in which individuals experience conflicting expectations arising from their social roles.
Role-taking
The ability of an individual to understand multiple social roles based on their perspective.
Sanction
A punishment or reward used by society to reinforce or discourage certain behaviours.
Segregation
The separation of different social groups into distinct physical or social spaces.
Setting
The physical or social environment in which social interactions take place.
Significant other
An individual or group that has a significant impact on an individual’s socialization, such as parents, siblings, or friends.
Social control
The processes by which society regulates individual behaviour to promote social order and stability.
Social role
The behaviour and expectations associated with a particular social status or position.
Social structure
The larger pattern of social relationships and institutions in society shapes individual behaviour and outcomes.
Socialisation
The process by which individuals learn and adopt behaviours, values, and identities from societal sources, such as family, school, or media.
What are the three forms of socialisation?
- Primary Socialisation: This refers to the first socialisation that an individual undergoes and occurs during childhood through interactions with immediate family members.
- Secondary Socialisation: This refers to socialisation during adolescence. It occurs through interactions with peers, schools, religious institutions, and other community groups.
- Tertiary Socialisation: This refers to socialisation during adulthood. It occurs through interactions with the workplace, professional organisations, and social clubs.
Which family types are there in society today?
There are several family types in society today, including nuclear families, in which only parents and children live together; extended families, which include grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins; single-parent families; same-sex parent families, and blended families, which those with children from previous relationships.
What is identity?
Identity is a broad term that refers to the essential character of an individual or group, often shaped by cultural, social, and environmental factors. It includes both internal and external aspects, such as personality traits, values, beliefs, and physical characteristics.
How can you have several social roles?
Individuals can have several social roles based on the different social positions they occupy in society. For example, a person can be a student, friend, sibling, and sports team member simultaneously.
What is the influence of the surroundings, and in particular the
social media, on identity formation?
Surroundings, including social media, can have a significant influence on identity formation, as they provide exposure to various cultural and societal norms, values, and behaviours. Social media can shape an individual’s self-perception, identity expression, and interaction with others. However, the degree of influence may vary depending on individual factors such as personality, age, and cultural background, among others.