Key definitions _all Flashcards
Identity
The way we see ourselves in relation to others
Subculture
A smaller culture within a larger culture.
Formal social control
Norms and values within a society of which if are broken are serious enough to be prosecuted
Culture
The way of life of a Society
Socialisation
debate around “Nature vs Nurture” or vice versa
Hybrid identity
A mix of two or more influences on the way we see ourselves
Collective identity
the process of identifying with a larger social group leading to sense of belonging
National identity
the feeling of belonging to a larger community in form of a Nation (e.g. through national symbols, institutions, brands, foods)
gender identity
refers to social expectations society attaches to each sex (how societies construct masc/ fem identities to which peole are expected to conform)
Social Class
Class identity- NB this is seen as a complex affair (objective vs subjective views)
Measuring social class and identity: objective views
baesd on occupation skills set
What are some key factors Socialisation studies might focus on in ‘Nature vs Nurture’?
Feral children Family Secondary agents (e.g. School, Religion) Social control (formal, informal)
What are some of the key agents of secondary socialisation?
Education (hidden curriculum) religion mass media workplace peer groups
What are some key aspects of Culture as a definition?
Values norms customs roles
What is difference, within Cultural definitions, between “high” and “popular”
Products, which are classified as having either “creative” (high) or “mass appeal” (low) value
