Socialization Flashcards
Socialization
The process of internalizing the social norms and values expected in one’s society
Sanctions (4)
- Positive
- Negative
- Formal
- Informal
Positive Sanction
a reward for a certain behavior
Negative Sanction
a punishment for a certain behavior
Formal Sanction
An official reward or punishment
Informal Sanction
A sanction that is not enforced or punished by an authority but that occurs in everyday interactions with other people
Ex: asking someone to lower their voice in a movie theater
Norms (2)
Determine the boundaries of acceptable behavior within a society
- Mores
- Folkways
Mores
Informal norms with major importance for society and, if broken, can result in sever sanctions.
Ex: Drug abuse is not socially acceptable
“Right / Wrong”
Folkways
Informal norms that are less significant, yet still shape our everyday behavior
Ex: Holding a door open for someone
“Right / Rude”
Taboos
Considered unacceptable but almost every culture (like cannibalism or incest)
Stigma
The extreme disapproval or dislike of a person or group based on perceived differences from the rest of society
Deviance
Violation of norms, rules, or expectations in a society
Differential Association Theory
Deviance can be learned through our interactions with others. People commit crimes, at least in part, because of their associations with other people.
Conformity
Changing of beliefs or behaviors in order to fit into a group or society
Compliance
When Individuals change their behavior based on the request of others
