Chapter 5: Socialization Flashcards Preview

Gr. 11 Social Sciences > Chapter 5: Socialization > Flashcards

Flashcards in Chapter 5: Socialization Deck (18)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

What are the 5 agents of socialization?

A

Family, School, Peers, Media, Religion

2
Q

What socialization do we learn from family?

A

language & communication skills, normal rules of behaviour & basic self-care techniques. It also helps us learn about our personal qualities.

3
Q

What socialization do we learn from school?

A

teaches academic skills & co-operation with others, some of whom we may not like. Also teaches discipline & gender roles.

4
Q

Define peers.

A

A social group, whose members are about the same age, and have similar interests and/or similar social positions.

5
Q

What socializations do we learn from peers?

A

Peers encourage more free speech, pressures to fit in/be rebellious. One learns of their sexual attitudes & gender roles.

6
Q

What socializations do we learn from media?

A

expectations for life, values & we develop a stance on self-image from the often unrealistic portrayal of life/beauty.

7
Q

What socializations do we learn from religion?

A

state gender roles & appropriate sexual conduct which reinforces family socialization & teaches responsibility

8
Q

What are the components of socialization?

A

Primary, secondary, anticipatory, resocialization

9
Q

What is primary socialization?

A

the process of learning how to function in society at its most basic level (manners, hygiene)

10
Q

What is secondary socialization?

A

the process of learning how to function in group situations

11
Q

What is anticipatory socialization?

A

the process of learning how to think ahead & to plan appropriate behaviour in new situations

12
Q

What is resocialization?

A

the deliberate attempt by society to replace aspects of an individual’s socialization with new learnings

13
Q

What is discipline? What does it involve?

A
  • teaching, guiding & training that produces moral or mental improvement & controlled behaviour.
  • involves talking, using reason, persuasion, verbal reprimands, rewards, limit setting, restitution, consequences & imposing specific duties.
14
Q

Describe the differences between discipline and punishment.

A
  • Discipline: teaching, guiding & training that produces moral or mental improvement & controlled behaviour.
  • Often abusers justify abuse with the intent of correction rather than physical & emotional harm.
  • Physical punishment has been accepted as an effective reprimand for a long time.
  • Spanking has mixed opinions of effectiveness. Some argue it teaches a child to hit others, lowers self-esteem, & indicates that a parent has lost control of the situation.
15
Q

What are the types of child abuse?

A

physical, emotional/verbal, mental, sexual, psychological, financial, neglect

16
Q

What are some factors associated with child abuse?

A
o	Large family size
o	Low income
o	Low education levels
o	Unemployment
o	Family stress
o	Societal attitudes
17
Q

What is nature? What is nurture?

A
  • Nature: innate, genetic traits, inherited

* Nurture: life experiences, socializing agents, stimulation, environment

18
Q

What are 3 elements of a nurturing relationship? Explain them.

A

o Comfort: providing support when children are frustrated, anxious or overwhelmed
o Play: exercise helps a growing body & mind while providing a way to express emotion
o Teach: provides the “know-how” to allow a child understand things & accomplish tasks