G11 Sociology Socialization

Socialization, as a sociological term, describes:

• 1. how people interact during social situations

• 1. how people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values

• 1. a person’s internal mental state when in a group setting

• 2. the difference between introverts and extroverts

What is one way to distinguish between psychology and sociology?

• 1. Psychology focuses on the mind, while sociology focuses on society.

• 1. Psychologists are interested in mental health, while sociologists are interested in societal functions.

• 1. Psychologists look inward to understand behavior while sociologists look outward.

• 1. All of the above

From a sociological perspective, which factor does not greatly influence a person’s socialization?

• 1. Gender

• Class

• Blood type

• Race

Why are wealthy parents more likely than poor parents to socialize their children toward creativity and problem solving?

• 1. Wealthy parents are socializing their children toward the skills of white-collar employment.

• 1. Wealthy parents are not concerned about their children rebelling against their rules.

• 1. Wealthy parents never engage in repetitive tasks.

• 1. Wealthy parents are more concerned with money than with a good education.

How do schools prepare children to one day enter the workforce?

• 1. With a standardized curriculum

• 1. Through the hidden curriculum

• 1. By socializing them in teamwork

• 1. All of the above

Which one of the following is not a way people are socialized by religion?

• 1. People learn the material culture of their religion.

• 1. Life stages and roles are connected to religious celebration.

• 1. An individual’s personal internal experience of a divine being leads to their faith.

• 2. Places of worship provide a space for shared group experiences.

Which of the following is typically the earliest agent of socialization?

• 1. School

• 1. Family

• 1. Mass media

• 1. Workplace

Which of the following is true regarding U.S. socialization of recent high school graduates?

• 1. They are expected to take a year “off” before college.

• 2. They are required to serve in the military for one year.

• 1. They are expected to enter college, trade school, or the workforce shortly after graduation.

• 2. They are required to move away from their parents.

Do you think it is important that parents discuss gender roles with their young children, or is gender a topic better left for later? How do parents consider gender norms when buying their children books, movies, and toys? How do you believe they should consider it?

Based on your observations, when are adolescents more likely to listen to their parents or to their peer groups when making decisions? What types of dilemmas lend themselves toward one social agent over another?