Topic 2: The Sociological Self Flashcards
Thestudy of the role of society in shaping behavior. The study ofhow
human society is established, its structure and how it works,the
people’s interaction with each otherand theeffects they have to one
anotheris an aspect in which we have to consider with regards to the
development of a person.
Sociology
self as a social construction, which means that who
you are as a person all through your lifetime is developed under the
influence of people. Thus,the self is shaped through interaction with
other people in a society.
Sociological Self
individuals develop a sense of self base on how they think other people see and judge them.
Self Construction
dividual learns to adjust to a group and behave in a way that is approved by the group
Socialization
A socially recognized group (usually joined by blood, marriage, cohabitation, or adoption) that forms an emotional connection among its members
A socially recognized group (usually joined by blood, marriage, cohabitation, or adoption) that forms an emotional connection among its members
Family
Expected to meet certain criteria of achievementand oftentimes, in collaborative learning conditions.
School
Our cultural beliefs and practices are influenced by what our communities and societies dictate.
Community
‘’The Self is not biological but social.’’
Self is something that is developed through social interactions.The self is developed as one grows and ages.
He believes thatrole playinghas a vital role in social self, byputting oneself in the position of the person with whom he/she interacts.
GEORGE HERBERT MEAD
The infant simply imitates the actions and behaviorsof thepeople that the infant interacts with.
PREPARATORY STAGE (Birth-2 y/o)
Involves the child playing the role of others = becomes aware(e.g. Playing the role of a mother)
PLAY STAGE (2-6 y/o)
The ability of the children to recognize the rules of the game and be able to identify their roles and the roles of the others that is playing with them.
GAME STAGE (6-9 y/o)
the self that results from the progressive stages of role-playing or role-taking and the perspective one assumes to view and analyze one’s behaviors.
ME SELF
the phase of self that is unsocialized and spontaneous. It is the acting part of these, an immediate response to other people. It represents the self that is free and unique.
I SELF
THE LOOKING GLASS SELF THEORY
The self develops as a result of one’s perceptions of other people’s opinions.People are the way they are at least partly because of other people’s reactions to them and what they do. They areconstantly picking up feedback and incorporating it into their sense of self.
CHARLES HORTON COOLEY
