SOCL 2001 Chapter : Socialization
Document Summary
Internalization- process of learning cultural behaviors and expectations so deeply we accept: transmits culture to the next generation. Symbolic interaction theories: social i shapes socialization, si develops the self. Looking glass self: charles horton cooley, perception, interpretation, response. Development of self: mead describes how the self develops, me- I- creative impulsive imaginative spontaneous: learning to role take occurs in stages, preparatory stage (under age 2, play stage (2-6, game stage (6 and older) Reference groups: shape an individual"s self image, behavior, values, and attitudes. (active participants in future occupations, we may already belong to a reference group(family) or we may hope to belong, role performance, erving goffman social life as theater. Impression management-presenting ourselves in a favorable light by controlling setting. Impression management: the setting- physical space, appearance-clothing hairstyles props, manner- how we act. Play: promotes cognitive development, keep kids out of trouble and enhances their social development, strengthens peer relationships.
