Sociology 2235 Lecture Notes - Symbolic Interactionism, Role Theory, Human Capital
12 Dec 2012
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Socialization: process whereby children learn how to think and behave according to the ways of the society and the group in which they are born and raised. Respond according to their personality, needs, experiences, beliefs etc. As a result, society also restructures (reshaped) through socialization of generations. Institution: recognized area of social life organized along a system of widely accepted norms that regulate behaviours. Through time, each society evolves a set of norms that guides bhvr of its members. A couple, of any sexual combination, with or without children, married or cohabiting, as well as. A lone parent of any marital status, with at least one child living in the same dwelling, or a grandparent raising a grandchild. A social group, institution, and an intergenerational group of individuals related to one another by blood, adoption, or marriage/cohabitation. (endures over several generations) Reflects current changes but also retains institutional aspect.
