Social Groups Chapter 4 – Socialization

What skills do you remember being taught as a child by a parent or guardian?

Proper Manners for Dating 1 Proper Manners for Dating 1. A man should not sit down at the table in a restaurant until the woman is seated. 2. A man should always pull out a woman’s chair for her and see that she is served first. 3. A man should never let a woman carry anything heavy; she should carry only a small package and her coat. 4. A man should help a woman put on and take off her coat. 5. A man should always open a door for a woman and let her pass in front of him What are proper dating habits today? How do they compare with those you just heard? Why do these customs change? 

Purpose of Groups Socialization Learning to participate in a group Agents of Socialization Family Peers Media Religion Education Work Chapter 4 – Lesson 1

Socialization Terms…

Image of yourself based on what you believe others think of you I think this woman is CRAZY! Like everyone else, he probably thinks I am rich and sophisticated. Looking Glass Self Image of yourself based on what you believe others think of you Chapter 4 – Lesson 2

Image of yourself as having an identity separate from others I am so fat and ugly… That guy behind me is so hot!!! Self Concept Image of yourself as having an identity separate from others Chapter 4 – Lesson 2

Social Interaction Social Exchange The process of influencing each other as people relate A voluntary action performed in expectation of getting a reward in return Social Exchange Chapter 4 – Lesson 2

Significant others People whose reactions are most important to your self-concept Chapter 4 – Lesson 2

Group influences on behavior… Chapter 6 – Groups and Formal Organizations

All together now…lift, lift, lift… Combined efforts to reach a goal Coercion Cooperation Give me your lunch money punk!!!! G: Forced behavior All together now…lift, lift, lift… Chapter 6 – Lesson 3

Group Think I am going to agree with her in order to shut her up! Just nod and smile! Oh, I totally agree Nancy…you are so smart! H, 1: Self-deceptive thinking based on conformity to group beliefs and created by group pressure to conform Group Think Chapter 6 – Lesson 3

Interaction aimed at defeating an opponent H, 3: Interaction aimed at defeating an opponent Conflict Chapter 6 – Lesson 3

Groups A. People who share several features: Frequent contact Similar thoughts and behaviors Reaction to each other Similar interests and goals Chapter 6 – Lesson 1

This witch better not buy the last ticket! Social Category Social Aggregate A, 2: People who share a social characteristic This witch better not buy the last ticket! I love this band! We did it!!!! We are so outta here! A, 3: People temporarily in the same place at the same time Chapter 6 – Lesson 1

Primary Group A, 4: Peer group – set of individuals with similar age and interests "We" Chapter 6 – Lesson 1

A, 5: People who share only part of their lives while focusing on a goal or task Secondary Group Chapter 6 – Lesson 1

A, 5 a.: Exclusive group which demands intense loyalty In-Group Out-Group A, 5 b.: Group targeted by an in-group for opposition, antagonism, or competition Chapter 6 – Lesson 2

A, 5 c.: Group whose norms guide your behavior and with whom you identify most Reference Group Chapter 6 – Lesson 2

Social Networks A, 5 d.: A web of social relationships that join a person to other people or groups Chapter 6 – Lesson 2

Mechanical Solidarity B.: Social dependency based on a widespread consensus of values and beliefs which emphasizes conformity and family traditions Chapter 5 – Lesson 4

Organic C.: Social independency based on a high degree of socialization roles Solidarity Chapter 5 – Lesson 4

Social Status D.: Position a person occupies within a social structure Chapter 5 – Lesson 1

Ascribed D, 1: Position that is neither earned nor chosen but is assigned Status Chapter 5 – Lesson 1

D, 2: Position that is earned or chosen Achieved Status Chapter 5 – Lesson 1

D, 3: A position that strongly affects most aspects of a person’s life Master Status D, 3: A position that strongly affects most aspects of a person’s life Chapter 5 – Lesson 1

Social Stratification A: Ranking of people or groups according to their unequal access to scarce resources Chapter 8 – Social Stratification

Class Social B: Segment of society whose members hold similar amounts of resources and share values, norms, and an identifiable lifestyle Chapter 8 – Lesson 1

Wealth B, 3: The ability to control the behavior of others even against their will Income Power B, 1: Amount of money received by an individual or group over a specific period of time B, 2: Total economic resources held by a person or group

B, 4: Recognition, respect, and admiration attached to social positions Prestige Chapter 8 – Lesson 1

False Consciouness Can I get an “Amen?” Why are we shouting Amen? C: Adoption of ideas of the dominant class by the less powerful class Don’t be difficult, just say it. Vote for me and God will bless America. False Who is this guy? Consciouness Chapter 8 – Lesson 1

Refer to Chapter 8, Lesson 2 for fill-in notes Upper Class- 1% Investors, Heirs, CEO Upper Middle Class-14% Managers, Professionals, Business owners Middle Class- 30% Semi-professionals, craftsman, non retail salesman Working Class- 30% Low skill manual labor, clerical, retail workers, Delivery Drivers Working Poor- 13% Minimum wage, service workers Underclass- 12%- Unemployed, part time menial labor, Welfare recipients Class Consciousness D: Identification with the goals and interests of a social class Chapter 8 – Lesson 2

Poverty E, 1: Absolute Poverty – absence of enough money to secure life’s necessities E, 2: Relative Poverty – Measure of poverty based on the economic disparity between those at the bottom and the rest of society Chapter 8 – Lesson 2

Nevada Louisiana New Mexico Poverty, Race, and Location below poverty threshold in USA Louisiana New Mexico

Social Mobility F: The movement of individuals or groups between social classes Chapter 8 – Lesson 3

F, 1: Change in occupation within the same social class Teacher Policeman Horizontal Mobility Chapter 8 – Lesson 3

F, 2: Change upward or downward in occupational status or social class Secretary The Boss Vertical Mobility Chapter 8 – Lesson 3

Intergenerational Mobility Abe- “The President” Abe’s dad- “The chef” F, 3: Class status change from one generation to the next Intergenerational Mobility Chapter 8 – Lesson 3