Sociology
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Social Processes – Types of Social Process
The study of diverse forms of interaction between individuals or groups, such as collaboration and conflict, social diversity and integration, growth and decay, are all examples of social processes. Individuals and groups use social processes to communicate, adapt, and readjust, as well as create connections and behavioral patterns that are then re-adjusted as a consequence…
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Socialization – Goals and Importance of Socialization
There are socially accepted forms of every culture in which the rules and beliefs of society are inculcated in the human child who, as a biological entity with animalistic desires or urges, comes into this universe. Individuals develop group-defined forms of thinking and doing, and their identity becomes part of what they socially learn. The…
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Elements of Culture and Cultural Variations – Sociology
Culture refers to the traits that define a society or social group. Symbols, ideals, language, and conventions are the most essential traits that define a society or social group. Here are some elements which collectively create a culture: Symbols A diversity of symbols is the first element found in any civilization. Anything that is used…
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Fields of Sociology – Classification of Sociology into Specialized Fields
Sociology is classified into several specialized fields, some of which are: Applied sociology Humanistic sociology Collective behavior Sociology of religion Comparative sociology Urban sociology Rural sociology Social psychology Social control Demography Deviant behavior Cultural sociology Sociology of literature Military sociology Sociology of language Applied Sociology ‘Applied sociology’ and ‘sociological practice’ (also referred to as political…
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Stages of Socialization and the Life Course
Pursuant to G.H. Mead, the self, as it did for Cooley, reflects the cumulative total of people’s conscious understanding of their personality as distinct from others. However, his general view of socialization as a lifetime mechanism influenced Mead’s philosophy of self. He assumed that self, like Cooley, is a social product that emerges from interactions…
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Process of Socialization and Development of Self and Personality
Socialization is a process of life, but is commonly broken into two components: primary and secondary socialization. Primary Socialization Primary socialization refers to the socialization of the child. It is a mechanism by which the child learns, internalizes norms and beliefs, vocabulary and cognitive ability. The baby knows the strategies of a given grouping and…
