Homework 2
Feral children
Q. Using the video (above) to help identify the differences between 'nurture' and 'nature'.
Q. Identify 5 norms within our society. How does society create these norms?
Q. Identify 5 types of behaviour that you would consider not to be normal. How does society tend to respond to them?
Q. What is the difference between a norm and a value?
Q. Identify 5 norms within our society. How does society create these norms?
Q. Identify 5 types of behaviour that you would consider not to be normal. How does society tend to respond to them?
Q. What is the difference between a norm and a value?
Understanding Culture
A culture is a way of life of a group of people--the behaviours, beliefs, values, and symbols that they accept, generally without thinking about them, and that are passed along by communication and imitation from one generation to the next.
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Homework 3
Complete the table at the end of 'Types of Culture and Cultural Hybridity' Doc. then: Q. Define the concept of cultural diversity. Q. Define the concept of global culture. Q. Define the concept of sub culture. Illustrate all answers with clear examples. |
The Socialisation Process
Homework 4
Q. Read the file below and provide an example, from the text, of all 6 types of socialisation identified at the beginning.
Outline and briefly evaluate the view that individuals learn society's norms through the process of primary socialisation. (12 marks)
Q. What examples did you find of people being socially controlled?
Q. Read the file below and provide an example, from the text, of all 6 types of socialisation identified at the beginning.
Outline and briefly evaluate the view that individuals learn society's norms through the process of primary socialisation. (12 marks)
Q. What examples did you find of people being socially controlled?
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Gender Identity
This section seeks to outline, explain and evaluate the role of gender in our identities. Through the use of images, articles, studies, videos... we will become much more aware of the nature of gender and its effect upon our lives.
Key Terms, Theories & Studies
Sex – Biological Construction
Gender – Social Construction
Masculinities – Hegemonic; Complicit; Marginalised; Subordinate (Connell 95); (Mac an Ghaill 94).
Femininities – Passive; Normative (Blackman 95); (Jackson 2006).
Gender Power Relationships – Patriarchal; Matriarchal; Symmetrical
Other key terms to Learn: Manipulation; Canalisation; Verbal Appellation; Laddish; Laddettes; Transsexual.
Theories: Feminism - Liberal; Marxist; Radical; Preference Theory. Functionalism. Postmodernism.
Gender – Social Construction
Masculinities – Hegemonic; Complicit; Marginalised; Subordinate (Connell 95); (Mac an Ghaill 94).
Femininities – Passive; Normative (Blackman 95); (Jackson 2006).
Gender Power Relationships – Patriarchal; Matriarchal; Symmetrical
Other key terms to Learn: Manipulation; Canalisation; Verbal Appellation; Laddish; Laddettes; Transsexual.
Theories: Feminism - Liberal; Marxist; Radical; Preference Theory. Functionalism. Postmodernism.
ABSURD PROPAGANDA POSTCARDS WARNING MEN ABOUT THE DANGERS OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS, EARLY 1900S
Do you see yourself as masculine, feminine or somewhere in between? Click and See
How the Mass Media shapes our Gender Identity
Homework 5
Q. Outline and explain 2 ways in which the media may influence femininities.
Q. Outline and explain 2 ways in which the media may influence masculinities.
Gender (Topic) Assessment
SOCIAL CLASS IDENTITY
Take the Vocabulary Class Test
The following studies help us to understand the differing experiences of people in the social classes.
sociology_-_sociologists_research_into_class_identities.pdf | |
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Key terms, Theories & Studies
Key Terms
Bourgeoisie Class Consciousness
Proletariat Fragmentation (Post modern)
Achieved Status Consumer culture (Post modern)
Ascribed Status Social Closure
Economic, Cultural and Social Capital (Bourdieu)
Exploitation
Immediate and Deferred Gratification
Theories
Functionalist
Marxist/Neo Marxist
Weberian
Postmodern
Bourgeoisie Class Consciousness
Proletariat Fragmentation (Post modern)
Achieved Status Consumer culture (Post modern)
Ascribed Status Social Closure
Economic, Cultural and Social Capital (Bourdieu)
Exploitation
Immediate and Deferred Gratification
Theories
Functionalist
Marxist/Neo Marxist
Weberian
Postmodern
Homework 6
Q. Define what is meant by middle class identity. Illustrate your answer with examples.
Q. Outline and explain two features of working class culture.
Homework 7
Q. Define what is meant by upper class identity. Illustrate your answer with examples.
Q. Outline and briefly evaluate the view that social class is a strong influence on an individual’s identity. (20 marks)
Social Class: Wanted Dead or Alive!
Complete activity and question in the file below.
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ETHNIC IDENTITIES
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View the three clips and then outline the differing identities by comparing the values and norms in each. |
Key Terms, Theories and Studies.
Key Terms
‘Race’ Code Switching
Ethnicity Globalisation
Othering Multicultural
Hybridity Nationality
Dual Identities White mask
Theories
Functionalist
Weberian
Marxist
Postmodernism
Studies
Over to You!!
‘Race’ Code Switching
Ethnicity Globalisation
Othering Multicultural
Hybridity Nationality
Dual Identities White mask
Theories
Functionalist
Weberian
Marxist
Postmodernism
Studies
Over to You!!
Homework 8
Q. Define the concept of Multiculturalism. Illustrate your answer with examples.
Q. Outline and explain two ways in which an individual may express their ethnic identity.
Homework 9
Q. Outline and briefly evaluate the view that the media are responsible for the creation of ethnic hybrids in the contemporary UK.
Q. Outline and explain how two agencies of socialisation create and reinforce ethnic identity.
Q. Outline and briefly evaluate the view that ethnicity is a strong influence on an individual’s identity.
AGE IDENTITIES
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Key terms and Studies
Key terms
Childhood Chronological
Youth Transitional
Young adulthood Three Ages
Middle Age Active Ageing
Old Age
Studies
There are a number of studies that you must investigate yourself but it is important to compare the traditional 5 ages of life with the 3 ages as suggested by Laslett (91).
Childhood Chronological
Youth Transitional
Young adulthood Three Ages
Middle Age Active Ageing
Old Age
Studies
There are a number of studies that you must investigate yourself but it is important to compare the traditional 5 ages of life with the 3 ages as suggested by Laslett (91).