unit 5 Flashcards
agents of socialization
People, groups, institutions, and social contexts that contribute to our socialization.
ethnomethodology
The study of the “ethno” (meaning ordinary or everyday) methods people use to make sense of their social interactions.
front
The “expressive equipment” an individual uses to define the situation and convince others of the sincerity of his or her performance.
ideal bureaucracy
A formal organization designed to complete complex tasks rationally and with maximum efficiency.
ideal bureaucracy
A formal organization designed to complete complex tasks rationally and with maximum efficiency.
manner
The attitude conveyed by an individual in his or her particular social role.
resocialization
Learning to adapt to new social norms and values.
role conflict
When one’s different social roles conflict with one another.
role strain
Competing demands within a particular social role and status.
self-identity
Our own understanding of who we are that is shaped by our interactions with others.
social interactions
The way individuals behave and interact with other people.
social reproduction
The continuation of society’s culture across generations.
taking the role of others
Imitating those around them.
taking the role of others
Imitating those around them.
total institution
An institution that is closed to external influences in which a group of people live together, following a strictly structured routine.
