forms of behaviour found in
all cultures is called
CULTURAL UNIVERSALISM
CULTURAL RELATIVISM-
the idea that no
culture is superior to
another
SOCIALISATION
The process of
learning is called
soicialisation
PRIMARY SOCIALISATION- The first form of
socialisation usually done in the family within
the home, children learn the basic norms and
values of society.
SECONDARY SOCIALISATION- The second
form of socialisation carried out by the
agencies of socialisation.
Differences between
cultures are referred to as
cultural diversity
FERAL CHILD
a child who has not
recieved the correct
form of sociolisation
hence behaves like an
animal.
NORMS, MORES AND
VALUES ARE LEARNT
THROUGH SOCIALISATION.
THEY MAKE UP THE
CULTURE OF SOCIETY
MORES
a stronger form of norms.
VALUES
Beliefs that lie behind social
norms. e.g:bus
NORMS
The unspoken unwritten
rules of behaviour in
everyday life
GENDER
The social role that goes with
someones sex is called GENDER
FEMINIST ANN OAKLEY
SUGGESTS THERE ARE 4
WAYS OF GENDER
SOCIALISATION
MANIPULATION-
parents encourage
behaviour seen as
normal for the
child's sex e.g:
girls-hair
Different activities- encouraged to get
involved. boys- freedom/ girls-home
CANALISATION- children
channelled by parents
towards toys and activities
eg; kitchen/cars
Verbal Appelation-
good girl naughty
boy
SEX = BIOLGICAL DIFFERENCES
SANCTIONS-A reward or
punishment for breaking a norm
FORMAL SOCIAL CONTROL-
Sanctions applied by an
official situation. such as
court
INFORMAL SOCIAL CONTROL-
Sanctions placed that is not as
serious- detentions
NATURE VS NURTURE
THEORY
In the Nature Vs Nurture
debate, nature refers to
natural biological
differences where as
Nurture refers to difference
from culture and
socialisation
GENETIC
DETERMINISM- genes
decide how you behave
socio-biology - theoretical
perspective based on genetic
determinism
CONCLUSION: Biology can
not determine social
behavior
FUNCTIONALISM- Society is like a human
body. NEED each part for survival of
whole. Every part of society has a
function.- organic analogy
MARXISM- Society is divided by class. permanent
conflict between classes. Bourgeoisie and
proletariat are ruling classes. RULING CLASS
EXPLOIT WORKING CLASS. Workers= wage slaves
FEMINISM- Society is
fundamentally divided between
sexes.Men have most
power=patriarchy. Feminists are in
favour of equal opportunities.
THE NEW RIGHT- REACTION AGAINST
CHANGE.Favour of traditional values