SOCI 1000U Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Virtual Community, Self-Concept, Thomas Theorem
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The process by which people learn their culture: by entering into and disengaging from a succession of roles, by becoming aware of themselves as they interact with others. The process by which people learn their culture. Including norms, values, and roles (a role is the behavior expected of a person occupying a particular position in society) Individuals become aware of themselves as they interact with others. Behavior expected of a person occupying a particular position in society. 6 nurses caring for 45 babies crib sheets arranged so babies could not see institution activities. Infants saw daily activities of other babies, mothers, doctors, nurses etc. Socially deprived children in orphanages were: less demanding, more susceptible to infections, had a higher death rate, had slower physical and sexual maturation. Early socialization is critical in our forming a sense of self and making us fully human.
