Exam 3: Socialization

Who coined the concept of the looking-glass self?

Gender role stereotypes in the media affect how children perceive themselves.

The text mentions several forms of socialization. Aside from primary and secondary socialization, describe and explain two other forms of socialization.

What did George Herbert Mead term the stage where children act out behaviour without understanding it?

Explain Cooley's concept of the looking-glass self.

Which of the following is Charles Horton Cooley's metaphor for social self, as it is interpreted from the behaviours of others?

A recent university graduate takes a job in a civil-service apprenticeship program where she learns all about governmental processes. At the end of the apprenticeship, she is offered a full-time job. What sociological term best describes this person's apprenticeship?

What is socialization?

Which of the following best describes the concept of "taking the role of the other"?

Highly career-oriented parents may be negative role models for their children.

According to the text, which of the following social problems has been significantly influenced by the media?

Explain the role of the family in socialization. How do different types of families compare to one another in their influence on children and youth?

According to the text, which of the following best describes families as an agent of socialization?

Kurt is a 15-year-old boy who aspires to be a professional BMX rider. Every chance he gets he watches professional BMX shows and even attends competitions. Last year, his parents bought him a racing bike. Since then, Nathan has decided that he no longer needs to attend school because he believes an education is not necessary for a BMX rider. According to sociologists, what is Kurt experiencing?

According to the text, what does the study of gender socialization tell us?

Explain the difference between G.H. Mead's concepts the "I" and the "me."

In elementary school we learn to raise our hands and stand in line. What scholastic learning objective is this part of?

Friends accused Sandra of being too dedicated to her daily responsibilities, thereby making everyone else look bad. As a result, she has decided to intentionally make mistakes and fall behind on her work in order to fit in better with the others. However, she wants to be a hard-working, conscientious individual and she may decide to go back to her old ways. If this is a statement about Sandra's socialization priorities, which demographic group does she most likely belong to?

Individuals need to see themselves as separate from others.

Describe what is meant by the hidden curriculum. Provide examples from your own school experience to illustrate how the hidden curriculum influenced you.