The Socialization Process

BASIC CONCEPTS ON SOCIALIZATION I. Definition of Socialization Process of learning one’s culture Learning how to live within one’s culture II. Impact of socialization to: The Individual Provides the skills and habits For acting and participating within the society The Society Inducting all individual members to its norms, beliefs, values, etc. The means by which social and cultural continuity are attained. III. Goals of Socialization Impulse control and development of a conscience Role preparation and performance Cultivation of sources of meaning i.e., what is valued, what is liked, what is to live.. Prepares humans to function in social life IV. Types of Socialization Primary – the individual learns the culture as a member of a particular culture Secondary – the individual learn the culture as member of a smaller group Developmental – process of learning behavior in a social institution, or developing one’s skills within the social institution Anticipatory – rehearses for future behavior, future skills Re-socialization – discards former behavior pattern and accept new pattern as part of a transition in one’s life V. Other Types of Socialization (According to Jeffrey Arnett) 1. Broad – intended to promote independence, individualism and self-expression. 2. Narrow – intended to promote conformity and obedience. These distinctions correspond to Arnett's definition of socialization, which is: “the whole process by which an individual born with behavioral potentialities of enormously wide range, is led to develop actual behavior which is confined with a much narrower range; the range of what is customary and acceptable for him according to the standards of his group” VI. IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SOCIALIZATION Socialization is culturally relative, i.e., people in different cultures are socialized differently Socialization, as both an outcome and process, can not be worse or better than others. VII. Agents of Socialization Agents of socialization are the people and groups that influence our self-concept, emotions, attitudes, and behavior. The Family. Family is responsible for, among other things, determining one's attitudes toward religion and establishing career goals. Education. Education is the agency responsible for socializing groups of young people in particular skills and values in society. Peer groups. Peers refer to people who are roughly the same age and/or who share other social characteristics (e.g., students in a college class). The Mass Media. Other Agents: Religion, Work Place, The State. Sociology is broadly defined as the study of society. Which of the following is not within the scope of sociological study? The cause of the occurrence of phenomena The delivery of long term solution to the phenomena The human relationship None of the above All of the above Which of the following does not belong to the group? Auguste Comte Murray Bartlett Harriet Martineau Emile Durkheim None of the above Identify the theory that’s claims: “The Bourgeoisie (Capitalists) and the Masses (working class) are locked in an inevitable conflict. Das Capital Theory Classless Society Theory Marxist Conflict Theory Conflict Theory Historical Materialism Theory Who is the famous sociologist who opposed Marxist emphasis on social change as the central force in society, instead, advocated that religion is central to social change? Herbert Spencer Emile Durkheim Max Weber Auguste Comte Albion Small Slaves, Single Mom, and other rare phenomena are prone to what kind of suicide according to Durkheim? Anomie Altruistic Fatalistic Egoistic Acute economic anomie The decrease in the ability of traditional institutions like religion and education, to regulate and fulfill social needs is an example of what kind of anomie? Acute Economic Anomie Chronic Economic Anomie Acute Domestic Anomie Chronic Domestic Anomie None of the Above Long term diminutions of social regulations is an example of what kind of anomie? Acute Economic Anomie Chronic Economic Anomie Acute Domestic Anomie Chronic Domestic Anomie None of the Above Sudden changes in the micro-social level resulting to inability to adapt to such changes lead to a higher tendency of what kind of anomie? Acute Economic Anomie Chronic Economic Anomie Acute Domestic Anomie Chronic Domestic Anomie None of the Above The tendency among bachelors to commit suicide due to the way social institution regulated their sexual behavior is an example of what kind of anomie? Acute Economic Anomie Chronic Economic Anomie Acute Domestic Anomie Chronic Domestic Anomie None of the Above He was the first Filipino who acquired a Doctorate Degree in Sociology and published a book entitled “An Introduction to Sociology” in 1938. Fr. Valentin Marin Serafin Macaraig Conrado Benitez Luis Rivera Clyde Hetlin Sociological perspective is a distinctive point of view at the core of the discipline sociology. Identify the three major sociological perspectives: Symbolic , Functional, and Analytical Symbolic, Functional, and Structural Functional, Conflict, and Structural Functional, Conflict, and Symbolic Structural, Symbolic, and Analytical When a sociologist uses a particular perspective, he is able to See the general in the particular See the strange in the particular See the individuality in social context None of the above All of the above Which of the following is not considered a benefit of using a sociological perspective? Helps to critically assess common sense idea Reveals the opportunities and constraints in our lives Evaluates sociological researches Helps us lead in a diverse world Empowers us to be active participants in our society It refers to the basic image of society that guides thinking and research. Theory Hypothesis Assumption Theoretical Approach Social Conflict Theory The following are arenas for social conflict, except: Justice Inequality Authority Exploitation Competition Which of the following are key terms for analyzing an issue using the structural – functional approach? Stability, Dynamic Equilibrium, and Consensus Inequality, Stability, and Consensus Dynamic Equilibrium, Stability, and Consensus Consensus, Stability, and Inequality All of the above Who among the following sociologists are considered pioneers of the structural – functional approach? Marx & Comte Durkheim & Comte Weber & Marx Comte & Weber None of the above Which of the following are examples of the manifest functions of culture? Values and beliefs Marriage between races Multiculturalism Cultural Universals Which of the following are examples of latent functions of culture? Cultural Universals Sub-culture Multiculturalism Power It refers to the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern. Dysfunction Latent function Manifest function Malfunction Multifunction It refers to the unrecognized and unintended consequences of any social pattern. Dysfunction Latent function Manifest function Malfunction Multifunction It refers to the undesirable consequences of the social patterns for the operation of the society. Dysfunction Latent function Manifest function Malfunction Multifunction Which of the following are examples of dysfunctions of culture? Counterculture Ethnocentrism Subculture Terrorism None of the above Which of the following describes our industrial - capitalists economy as a powerful effect on our culture? Competitive values Power and authority Materialism Folkways Counter culture Which of the following describes the interests of the nation’s wealthy elite? Money (power of the rich) Competitive values Values and beliefs Cultural universals None of the above