Sociology
Chapter Summary
This chapter explores how people’s concepts of self are formed. It describes the socialization process, where people come to understand societal norms and expectations, to accept society’s beliefs, and to be aware of societal values. It explains why socialization is important and what factors affect this process.It was adapted from OpenStax’s textbook entitled Introduction to Sociology 2e (2018) by Heather Griffiths and Nathan Keirns.
- What are some societal expectations or norms?
- How did you learn about these norms?
- Describe a societal expectation that you struggle to meet.
- How do society’s expectations of you change as you age?
