SOC100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Mass Media, Ascribed Status, Erving Goffman
21 Mar 2018
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Lecture layout: examine processes by which we are prepared to enter our specific society, and take on roles in particular social setting. Feb 8th: the role of socialization, the stages of socialization, the forces of socialization, socialization and control, the role of socialization. Civilizing processes: the gradual social process whereby behaviour/ cations previously considered acceptable/neutral become unacceptable, and a correct" behavior becomes seen as civilized. Norbert elias describes the emergence of modern manners between 1300-1600, based on data of sales of cutlery or manuals of manners. Elias suggested that increasing the complexity of society means people have to behave more predictable in order to ensure social stability. The rise of manners helped stabilize society, and establish coherent national culture. Socialization: various life long processes of learning undergone by individuals that develops them into adults. It"s important for helping us fit into our own society by teaching norms/values. It looks at central processes that helps us adjust to society.
