Socialization II- Learning the Rules Flashcards
civilizing process
gradual social process, whereby behaviour/actions previously considered acceptable or neural gradually become unacceptable
integration
the function of ensuring harmony and homogeneity of values, norms, and practices across society
3 stages of socialization
- trained in basic habits, values, etc. of society so we can go out into world
- trained in the skills and practices of a specific job
- reprogrammed to follow different social patterns in times of drastic change
primary socialisation
the first element of socialization that the child undergoes, teaching basic habits that become unconsciously ingrained
anticipatory socialisation
preparation for joining a new group; learning habits, ways of mind, values and beliefs of a group expecting to join
Rites of passage
ceremonies to mark entry into a group
resocialisation
humiliation designed to break down old habits of socialization so an individual can be reprogrammed to new role
Agents of socialisation
social institutions that contribute to socialising individuals in different ways
identification
process of internalising values and models of someone else, usually parent
Narcissistic Secondary identification
deliberately try to imitate another
partial secondary identification
identifying with one feature of another person
significant other
people in social circle whose expectations we most try to meet and whose opinion is most important to us
peer group
an agent of socialization
total institution
institutions such as prisons, in which every moment of individuals time is spent under control of institution
gender socialisation
how we are taught specific gender roles, or what men and women ‘ought’ to do
