Chapter 3- Socialization Flashcards
Nature versus Nurture
Nature- the belief that social actions and interactions are largely determined by our biological makeup
Nurture- the belief that human interaction is influenced by our social environment
George Herbert Mead
People act in certain ways around us because of how they perceive us, and we perceive that perception and their actions to form our idea of self
Taking on the role of the other
Our ability to incorporate other people's perception and to act based on what others expect 3 Stages Imitate Play Game
Generalized Other
We know that people in our culture will act in certain ways
Agents of Socialization
Family- one of the most intimate; without family, ones self awareness is often lacking
School/Peer Groups- get exposed to different values, and get to choose the people they interact with
Mass media- the most one directional agent of socialization
Gender Socialization
Boys- expected to play more aggressively
Girls- expected to be better behaved
Boys and girls are also directed towards different career roles
Resocialization
Changing ones personality by carefully controlling the environment
Involves stripping away past behaviours, beliefs, and values and instilling new ones
Total institution
A setting where people are isolated from the rest of society and controlled by an administrative staff
Socialization
Lifelong social experience by which people develop their human potential and learn culture
Active process that occurs through interaction with others
Primary socialization
The first socialization we have that impacts early life (family, friends, school)
Secondary Socialization
Socialization after childhood
Romantic relationships, peers, workplace
Cultural Determinism versus Agency
Determinism- we have been formed by an outside force
Agency- ability to exercise free will when making life decisions
Charles Horton Cooley
The looking glass self
Our development of self is a reflection of our perception of who others think we are
