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Sociology ch. 5
Term | Definition |
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Socialization | The process of people being taught how to be proficient members of society by describing the ways that people come to societal norms, beliefs, and values |
Self | A person's distinct identity that is developed through social interaction |
Generalized other | The common behavioral expectations of general society |
Moral development | The way people learn what society considers to be "good" and "bad," important for a smoothly functioning society |
Nurture | The relationships and caring that surround us that makes us who we are |
Nature | Our genetic (temperaments, interests, talents) setups make us who we are |
Peer group | People who are similar in age and societal status, who share interests |
Hidden curriculum | The informal teaching done by schools that reinforce societal norms |
Mass media | Distribute impersonal information to a wide audience via television, newspapers, radio, and the Internet |
Resocialization | Old behaviors that were helpful in previous roles are removed because they are no longer needed or of use, new relevant behaviors take their place |
Degradation ceremony | New members of an institution lose aspects of their old identity and are given new ones |
Anticipatory socialization | adults preparing for future roles |