The Self, Identity, and Difference (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What does identity encompass according to sociologists?
What does identity encompass according to sociologists?
How we see ourselves & believe others see us
Through which process does identity formation occur?
Through which process does identity formation occur?
Socialisation
What is individual identity?
What is individual identity?
Unique sense of personal identity
What does social identity involve?
What does social identity involve?
Collective sense of belonging to groups
Which example represents an ascribed identity?
Which example represents an ascribed identity?
Ethnic background at birth
Which example represents an achieved identity?
Which example represents an achieved identity?
Deciding to pursue higher education
What is a master status?
What is a master status?
Identity overshadowing other traits
What are stereotypes?
What are stereotypes?
Oversimplified group generalisations
What is Cooley's 'looking-glass self' concept?
What is Cooley's 'looking-glass self' concept?
Self-understanding via others' responses
According to Marxists, what does identity stem from?
According to Marxists, what does identity stem from?
Class position
What are Stuart Hall's 'fractured identities'?
What are Stuart Hall's 'fractured identities'?
Selecting different identity aspects
How does Bauman describe contemporary identity?
How does Bauman describe contemporary identity?
Fluid and changeable