Socialisation (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What is socialisation?
What is socialisation?
Learning behaviours to participate in society
Where does primary socialisation mainly occur?
Where does primary socialisation mainly occur?
Within the family during early childhood
Which is an example of secondary socialisation?
Which is an example of secondary socialisation?
Learning presentation skills at school
What is imitation in family socialisation?
What is imitation in family socialisation?
Children observing & copying family behaviour
Which are examples of positive sanctions?
Which are examples of positive sanctions?
Praise & rewards
Which are all agencies of socialisation?
Which are all agencies of socialisation?
Family, education, media, workplace
What are norms?
What are norms?
Specific rules guiding behaviour in situations
How do values differ from norms?
How do values differ from norms?
Values are broad principles; norms are rules
Which values do Western societies often prioritise?
Which values do Western societies often prioritise?
Individual freedom & personal achievement
Which is an example of ascribed status?
Which is an example of ascribed status?
Biological sex
Which is an example of achieved status?
Which is an example of achieved status?
Career position
What is a master status?
What is a master status?
A status dominating how others perceive someone
What did Anthony Giddens (1989) argue about socialisation?
What did Anthony Giddens (1989) argue about socialisation?
It involves active interaction, not passive