SOCA01H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Hard Power, Social Fact, Social Forces
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Patterns of socialization include language, values, responsibilities, social class. The mass media a passive, impersonal means of receiving & transmitting info. Discontinuity sometimes diff agents carry the same message - continuity discontinuity creates role strain/conflict. Peer groups similar age & status important b/c tradition & inner conviction are fading as significant guides to action also important b/c parents aren"t able to supply info to become successful in life. Gender socialization females score higher on vocal abilities, male score higher on math sex refers to biological maleness/femaleness. Gender refers to cultural expectations of masculinity & femininity. Most differences btwn sexes are cultural not biological sexual identity is inborn. Women navigate on landmark cues (buildings, shops) Men navigate spatially more awareness of north, south, etc. Survey from parents before birth 54% want boy, 22% want girl, 24% don"t care after birth 93% pleased w/ boy, 7% disappointed. Compass 12 questions theory questions bolded words concepts names.
