Individuals and Society

Question 1

Occurs when cultural knowledge is passed on
to the next bearer who will perpetuate and
ensure the continuance of their tradition and
practices.

The process by which an individual learns the
traditional content of a culture and assimilates
its practices and values

Answer 1

Enculturation

Question 2

learning how our society and specific
communities, or groups work so we can be a part of
them. It’s a process of working together in developing
responsibility in our community. The individual learns to
conform to the norms and values in a group and
develops his/her own self by learning and knowing
about his/her own self from others. Socialization is
also known as enculturation

Answer 2

Socialization

Question 3

What are the 5 focuses of Socialization?

Answer 3

1. Acquisition of Knowledge
2. Language
3. Values
4. Habits
5. Skill in the Society

Question 4

What are the three parts of Socialization?

Answer 4

Context
Content and Process
Result and Outcome

Question 5

It is under Socialization that denotes culture, language, social structures, and the individual’s rank within them. It includes the history and roles played by the people and institutions in the past.

Answer 5

Context

Question 6

It is under Socialization that refers to the work or activity in socialization. ________ refers to the details of what passed from a member to a new member. While ________ means the interactions and ways these new norms, values and customs are thought to a
novice

Answer 6

Content and Process

Question 7

It is under Socialization that refers to what happens to an individual after being exposed to a particular content and process.

Answer 7

Result and Outcome

Question 8

An individual’s identity is formed
through his interaction with other
people. A person’s socialization with
individuals or groups allow him or her
to imbibe certain characteristics and
interest that contribute to his or her
identity

Answer 8

Identity formation

Question 9

something usual, typical, or
standard. Action-guiding rules.

are important beliefs or
ideals of a person in a community, serving
as a motivation for action.

Answer 9

Norms and Values

Question 10

A position that an individual can occupy in society
(Newman, 2012). It is not a ranked position, but simply a
label that implies certain roles that must be performed.

Answer 10

Status

Question 11

2 types of Status

Answer 11

Achieved Status
Ascribed Status

Question 12

it is a type of status a person has earned or chosen
based on his/her abilities and hard work. This is usually signified
by a certain profession, such as a professional athlete.

Answer 12

Achieved Status

Question 13

It is a type of status that is not earned, and it is not something that people have control over. For instance, it can be ascribed to a person’s race or sex. Also, it is not usually a choice in most matters

Answer 13

Ascribed Status