Notes:
socialization, the process by which individuals learn the appropriate attitudes and behaviors within a culture
self, an individual’s nature and identity resulting from reflections on social interactions.
I,” the unsocialized or acting self, made up of personal desires and needs, and the “me,” the social self, made up of the internalized attitudes of others.
preparatory stage, imitation of others,
significant others, individuals who are important to the development of self,
game stage, taking the role of multiple people at one time
generalized other, the process of internalizing societal norms and expectations.
looking-glass self, the process of imagining the reaction of others toward oneself
agents of socialization, individuals, groups, and institutions that influence the attitudes and behaviors of members of society
social learning theory, the process of learning from one another in a social context as a result of observation and imitation.
peer groups, social groups consisting of members with similar interests, social rank, and ages.
high-status youth, those who are viewed as being popular among peers.
hidden curriculum, the unintentional education of students in the ideals and ways of being in society
digital natives, individuals born after the widespread adoption of technology,
digital immigrants, individuals born before the widespread adoption of technology.