Nature vs. Nurture: Sociological Perspectives

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Argument for nurture in cultural differences:

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People act differently in different cultures.

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Evidence on human behavior suggests:

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Learned, not instinctive

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If nature dominated, behaviors across cultures would be similar.

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Behaviors would be similar across cultures.

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'I vs. Me' concept proposed by:

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George Herbert Mead

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'I' in 'I vs. Me' represents:

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Instinctual reactions

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Aspect of self linked to social expectations in "I vs. Me" concept

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Me

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'Me' in 'I vs. Me' concept

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Socially appropriate expression of pain

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Concept of 'Presentation of Self'

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Erving Goffman

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Identity is constructed socially.

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Socially

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Social life is compared to:

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Dramatic episodes