SOC400 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Power (Social And Political), Mass Media, Thomas Theorem
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The values, beliefs and ideologies of the culture we live in. That the cultures we are a part of feel natural" to us. How to respond to the symbols in the culture: e. g. waving across the street you would typically wave back, but this symbol may not have the same meaning in a different culture. The role of perceived appraisals from others. This is all happening within the overlap of nature and nurture. Role taking: self is reflective (taking risks in social interactions and adjusting based on feedback) To acquire a sense of self, a person must be able to take on the role of the other" and see himself or herself from another person"s perspective. Symbols help us learn about a sense of self. Preparatory stage (<2-3 years: mimicking or imitation. Play stage (2-3 to about 6: taking on the role of the significant other", it"s not about the role, it"s about the game, ex.
