Exam 3: Socialization

What stages did George Herbert Mead propose that people go through as they are socialized?

Gender socialization research concludes that males and females are perceived and treated in an identical fashion in North America.

Significant others are of central importance in the development of the self.

A child is born into a family, where for the first several years of life the child is influenced by parents and siblings in close, intimate, and caring relationships. What term do sociologists have for this type of socialization?

Describe and explain the two-part process of resocialization in total institutions.

Sarah recently met Todd. She thinks that Todd finds her funny and subsequently concludes that Todd is attracted to women with a sense of humour. Sarah's perception makes her feel good about herself and consequently more confident when she is around Todd. What sociological concept best captures this process?

A Grade 11 girl signs up for a co-op program at school and chooses an opportunity to work at a pharmacy as part of her studies. Which of the following terms best characterizes this experience?

Which of the following statements best reflects the socialization experiences of seniors?

In which of the following areas do children's peers have greater influence than their parents?

Compare, from your own experiences, the socialization process of males and females in terms of their educational and occupational opportunities. Provide examples from your immediate environment of family and friends. Could gender socialization account for gender differences? Why? How?

For Chinese mothers, academic success of their children is an indicator of effective parenting.

The text argues that we are not free to become whomever we want, however we want. What does the author mean by this? Explain this statement with reference to what you have learned about the process of socialization.

A boarding school specializing in troubled youth teaches the students to study hard, act politely, and dress neatly. This is a slow process, which requires shedding the troubled persona first, and then rebuilding the student to conform to socially acceptable behaviour. According to the text, what would the "shedding" process be called?

High school student Stan wears a tie every day and carries a briefcase. He looks like he should be going to an office rather than to a high school. According to sociologists, what is Stan experiencing?

The Hiltons are going Christmas shopping for their two young children. They decide to buy a Tonka truck for their son and a Barbie doll for their daughter. Which of the following best describes what these parents are doing?

Which agents of socialization receive a mandate from society to train the next generation?

According to the text, which of the following is an agent of socialization?

Discuss how the self and identity are shaped more by socialization than by instinct.

Maria's parents taught her to never do drugs. However, one night when she was at a party her best friend told her that she had to try drugs or she would not be Maria's friend anymore. Maria reluctantly agreed to try drugs so that her best friend would not be disappointed. What aspect of socialization could be so influential that it led Maria to use drugs?

Are we free to become whomever we want?