Key concepts

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  • Created by: kaidabeth
  • Created on: 11-04-14 14:14
Giddens said that this is the process of becoming aware, knowledgeable and skilled in knowing the features of your culture.
Socialisation
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Primary agent of socialisation
Family
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Without this we may become feral
Primary socialisation
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An expected form of behaviour
Norm
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Starts when in full time education and continues till death
Secondary socialisation
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The reason why we behave to the social norm
Value
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The positions we play in society
Status
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Born with this and it is hard to change
Ascribed status
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We work towards this and society judges us on this
Achieved status
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The expectations of someone with that particular status
Social roles
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A casual mechanism of reminding someone that their behavior is unacceptable
Informal control
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Deviated behavior is recorded
Formal control
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Signs, symbols, attitudes and beliefs of that group
Culture
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The culture of the higher classes
High culture
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Strinrati said this was created by the media to create false needs through consumption
Popular culture
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Range of cultures living together
Cultural diversity
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The acceptance of different ethnic minority groups, ethnic minorities and majorities live side by side and embrace differences
Multi-culturalism
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Distinct identity that distinguishes them from mainstream culture
Subculture
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Debt is acceptable, shopping is a hobby, wide range of goods
Consumer culture
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McDonaldisation and the world has become smaller
Global culture
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Primary agent of socialisation

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Family

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Without this we may become feral

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An expected form of behaviour

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Starts when in full time education and continues till death

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