SOCI 110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Ingroups And Outgroups, Social Network, Ageism
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Learning to behave within an occupation is a fundamental aspect of human socialization: in the united states, working full time confirms adult status. In the us, the family"s protective function has been transferred to outside agencies. Gov"t and organized religion act to provide markers representing significant life transitions. Ritual marking the symbolic transition from one social. Processes of socialization in which a person rehearses for future jobs/relationships. Process of discarding former behavior patterns and accepting new ones as par of a transition in one"s life. Institution that regulates all aspects of a persons life under authority: ex. Aspect of socialization process within some total institutions, in which people are subjected to humiliating rituals: ex. Prejudice and discrimination based on person" s age. Elderly people in us enjoy high standards of living than past. A person can have more than one status. Ascribed status- social position assigned to a person by society without regard for the persons talents or characteristics.
