Socialisation And Culture

Question 1

Define culture

Answer 1

All the things that are learned and shared by a society or group and then transmitted through generations.

Question 2

What does culture include?

Answer 2

Things a society regards as important such as customs, traditions, language, skills, knowledge, beliefs, norms and values.

Question 3

What are values?

Answer 3

General principles and goals. They tell us what is good and what to aim for in life.

Question 4

What are norms?

Answer 4

Specific rules that govern behaviour in certain situations.

Question 5

What is a subculture?

Answer 5

A group that differ from the mainstream culture in terms of their norms and values.

Question 6

Learning the norms and values of society is known as what?

Answer 6

Socialisation

Question 7

What is primary socialisation?

Answer 7

Socialisation that takes place in the early years of life, largely within the family. We normally learn language, basic skills, and norms.

Question 8

What is secondary socialisation?

Answer 8

Socialisation that takes place later, like at school or in wider society.

Question 9

Give an example of a primary agent of socialisation.

Answer 9

Parents

Question 10

Give an example of a secondary agent of socialisation

Answer 10

Education