AQA Sociology Topic 1

ROLE -

Acting the part in a socially accepted way, a set of expected behaviours for a given situation.

STATUS -

The standing or respect a person or a group has in society.

SOCIAL NORMS -

The normal and expected way to behave within a cultural setting.

SHARED MEANINGS -

Shared understandings/knowledge.

SOCIALIZATION -

The process of learning how to behave in a way that is appropriate for your culture.

AGENCY OF SOCIALIZATION -

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