Socialization — definition?
Process of learning societal norms and behaviors.
Social role — function?
Expected behaviors attached to a specific status.
Looking-glass self — concept?
Self develops through imagined perceptions of others.
Self development — mechanism?
Through social interaction and role-taking.
Stages of socialization — list?
Childhood, adolescence, adulthood, death/dying.
Agents of socialization — examples?
Family, peer groups, media, education.
Influence of social factors — key?
SES, gender, race, ethnicity shape socialization.
Deviance — behavior?
Violates social norms.
Social norms — role?
Guide acceptable behavior in society.
Social control methods — types?
Formal (laws) and informal (peer pressure).
Theories of deviance — focus?
Societal labeling and social reactions.
Social institutions — purpose?
Meet societal needs and regulate behavior.
Family — influence?
Primary agent in early socialization.
Peer groups — influence?
Shape behavior during adolescence.
Self develops via?
Perceptions of others and social roles.
Stages of socialization — significance?
Sequential phases shaping identity.
Agents of socialization — primary?
Family and peer groups.
Deviance — socially constructed?
Yes, norms vary across cultures and time.
Social control — goal?
Encourage conformity, maintain order.
Social institutions — examples?
Family, education, religion, government.
Test your knowledge with 10 questions on Understanding Socialization and Deviance.
1. How do Cooley's looking-glass self and Mead's role-taking theory differ in explaining self-development during socialization?
2. A new employee in a corporate office notices that colleagues expect her to dress professionally and speak politely during meetings. How should she best demonstrate her understanding of her social role in this work environment?
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