key words 1 Flashcards
values
something that is desirable and worthwhile e.g human life
norms
specific rules of behaviour that relate to a specific situation - way we dress
customs
traditional and regular norms of behaviour associated with specific social situations- bonfire nights
status
all members of society are given a social position or status by their culture - queen
ascribed
fixed at birth like inheritance and biology - race or gender
roles
society expects those of a certain status to behave in a certain way - doctor
negative sanctions
a form of social control informally these include a frown or a look of disapproval
positive sanctions
a form of social control being rewarded for ur actions
primary socialisation
the process where we learn norms roles values and rules through family
secondary socialisation
the process where we learn values norms roles and rules outside of our family
agents of socialisation
these include the family education system religion and mass media