Sociology 1025A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Liquid Oxygen, Social Comparison Theory, Old Age
29 Jan 2020
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
Chapter 4: socialization: the self and social identity. The personal-social identity continuum is the range of traits you possess that emphasize the extent to which you view yourself as unique versus part of a social group. A personal-social continuum refers to the range of traits you possess that emphasize the way you see yourself as a unique individual on one end and those that underscore your membership in a group on the other end. Identities are always in ux as we change through our lives. Master statuses are so fundamental to who we are that they shape almost every aspect of our lives and take precedence over other characteristics. Sex, gender, race, and ethnicity are some of these characteristics. Auxiliary traits refer to other characteristics that a person associates with a particular master status. The subjective and social nature of the self. Through the process of socialization, people learn about themselves and their various roles within a particular culture.
