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refer to the process of inheriting norms, customs and ideologies.
a society develops a culture through a plurality of shared norms, customs, values, traditions, social roles, symbols and languages |
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the particular combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual.
1) the characteristic ways human beings behave or are inclined to behave; (2) their perceptions of their defining characteristics; and in the view of many, (3) the common (in some cases measured) perception that others have of them |
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| Cooleys looking glass theory |
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a social psychological concept, created by Charles Horton Cooley in 1902 (McIntyre 2006), stating that a person's self grows out of society's interpersonal interactions and the perceptions of others
People shape themselves based on what other people perceive and confirm other people's opinion on themselves. |
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| how to become a part of society by imaginative role-taking, observing and mimicking others |
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| Goffman’s Dramaturgical Approach |
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is a sociological perspective stemming from symbolic interactionism.
human actions are dependent upon time, place, and audience.
Dramaturgical theory suggests that a person's identity is not a stable and independent psychological entity; it is constantly remade as the person interacts with others. |
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| Piaget’s Cognitive Development |
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| a comprehensive theory about the nature and development of human intelligence |
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family
religion
peer group
eduction
economic systems
mass media
art
culture
language |
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Ascribed status is when you are born with it
Achieved status is when you achieve and gain everything you have by yourself
A master status can be positive and negative. it overshadows ascribed and achieved status.
(Occupation,Race,Physical Handicap) |
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Role conflict is a conflict among the roles corresponding to two or more statuses
Role strain can occur when the role you are fulfilling places too many demands on you.
role exit is
the process of disengagement from a roel that is central to one's self-identity in order to establish a new roel and identity for one's self.
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| The purpose of a bureaucracy is to successfully implement the actions of an organization of any size |
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| actions or behaviors that violate cultural norms including formally-enacted rules |
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| refers generally to societal and political mechanisms or processes that regulate individual and group behavior, leading to conformity and compliance to the rules |
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| positive and negitive rewards |
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| Social stratification systems |
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| upper middle and lower class |
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| Wealth is a way to measure what your assets are worth. Such things as your home, savings, checking accounts, investment portfolios. Wealth has also been equated to personal success, the quality of person relationships, etc. |
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Income is monies that you receive from other sources besides the hourly wage or salary. This includes interest, dividends, bonuses, property appreciation, etc.
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