Identity Flashcards
What does the phrase empirical self mean?
it reflects all the different ways we think about ourselves
What are the three parts of empirical self?
-material self
-social self
-spiritual self
What does material self mean?
- all material things you regard as my or mine
-tangible objects
-people
-places
What does social self mean?
-how we feel that we regarded and recognise by others
What are the fice types of social identity?
-personal relationships
-ethnic/religion
-political affiliation
-stigmatised group
-vocation
What is the spiritual self?
-inner psychological self
-everything that is me and mine but not tangible
-percieved abilities
-attitudes
-emotions
-intrests
-traits
Define sociological approach to self
a sociological approach to self development would propose that the self emerges in and is reflective of society
(the self is always acting within social context)-stryker 1980
Define self concept
a dynamic collection of self representations that are formed through personal experience and interpretation of the environment-ellis hill 2010
a persons self concept will change as they experience different relationships with their bodies,families and wider society
Who is bourdieu and what does he argue?
A french sociologist
argues social class shapes habitus
Name some interdependant inequalities
-class based
-gender
-ethnicity
what are some rights and obligations of the sick role?
-not expected to fufill normal social obligations
-not held responsible for their illness
-should want to get well
-should seek and accept medical help
what is biographical disruption?
What are some examples of biographical disruptions?
-taken for granted assumptions and behaviours
-self image , social identities and valued roles
-explanatory systems used by people and the need to rethink ones biography and self
-requires the mobilisation of resources to face changed situations
Name some legitimacies of illness and stigma
-enhanced stigma
-felt stigma
-need to justify ones self
-meeting social expectations
-attributing the responsibily for thr causes of illness and its treatments
-hidden distress model-scambler 2004
Define enhanced stigma
discrimination based on percieved inferiority