D4 Flashcards
It is the process by which we learn the requirements of our surrounding
culture and acquire the behaviors and values appropriate for this culture.
Enculturation
is the process through which we learn the norms, customs, values, and roles
of the society, from birth through death.
socialization
is a process which enables
the development of citizens to function effectively
within a particular political system.
Political Socialization
refers to the process of accepting
the social norms, attitudes, roles, and values
transmitted by people and social groups within
society as one’s own.
internalization
He explained that if people failed
to play their expected roles or
behaved “strangely,
“ there is
incomplete or inadequate
socialization.
Talcott Parsons (American Sociologist)
They see socialization as an interactive process between individuals and other members of society. This view gives importance to the independence of the individuals and their capacity to define their own personal views and ideas. Synthesize
Interpretivist Sociologist
It considers how factors such as free will, human
autonomy, and social structures and processes influence socialization
synthesized View of Socialization by William Wentworth
refers to the particular circumstances of a society and consists of its culture, language, and the social
structures that define social class, ethnicity, and
gender. e.g. Home vs. Work
Social Context
refers to ideas, beliefs, behavior, and other
information that are passed on by the members of
society to individuals.
Content
refers to the methods of interaction that enable the content to be given to the person undergoing
socialization.
process
refers to the outcomes of socialization and are evident when individuals begin to practice the behaviors, attitudes, and values that society considers necessary for them to function effectively as its members.
result
refers to the establishment of a unique sense of
identity and an awareness of how it relates to their
society and the world.
self identity
It is the process of socializing in a specific culture.
The process of learning one’s own culture
enculturation
consists of persons, groups, and
institutions that teach people
essential knowledge to participate
successfully in a society.
agent of socialization
It is the primary agent of
socialization of an
individual upon birth,
throughout infancy,
and up to childhood.
family
