sociology’ (Calhoun‚ C et al 2002) However Marxism a conflict theory of sociology takes exactly this focus when analysing how an individual creates an identity and relationship within society. Marxism as a Macro-theory of sociology focuses on ‘human agents as cogs in the machine of social forces’ (Calhoun‚ C et al 2002) who have little or no control over the development of their identities‚ because of the overpowering social superstructure which is dictating a social hierarchy of which they are forced
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various different aspects of my chosen social role. These include why the social position I have chosen should be considered to be associated with a set of social expectations‚ why I believe this social role is constructed not formed naturally‚ the agents of socialization who were core to my acquisition of a social role and finally my ability to exercise agency in filling the social role of ‘the perfect son’in the eyes of my parents. Social Roles: The definition of a social role is ‘the expected
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consideration of this division of labour and his seeing it as rewarding for the spouses and as strengthening the bond between them‚ as they are perceived as doing distinct but complementary work. The ‘educational’ function can also be termed ‘socialisation’. Although initially an idea thought up by Murdock‚ Parsons also agreed with this view believing that this was one of the main functions of the family. The family has the responsibility of transmitting a society’s way of life‚ norms
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word “educare” which means to bring up and is connected with the verb “educere” which means to bring forth. Education‚ in its widest sense‚ can mean everything that is learned by an individual in society. Durkheim conceived of education as the ‘socialisation of the younger generation’. It is a process of transmission of social heritage. Education consists in “an attempt on the part of the adult members of human society to shape the development of the coming generation in accordance with its own ideals
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Outline and evaluate Functionalist views of the role of the family in society. [33 marks] Functionalism is a structuralist theory; this meaning that it sees social structure (the social organisation of society) as more important than individuals. Functionalist sociologists believe that people have a range of basic needs that must be met if society is to run smoothly. Different groups and individuals in society are important because they perform certain functions which meet society’s needs. Functionalism
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educational function that Murdock refers to is also knows as socialisation. The family has the responsibility of giving the children society’s ways of life‚ norms and values. This function is important because without it there would be too much deviation from the norms and it could disrupt the stability of society. Talcott Parsons also wrote about the functions of the family‚ he identified two main functions of the family‚ which were; Primary Socialisation of children and The
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As children develop‚ they become more conscious that the social world consists of males and females‚ that they belonging to one of these categories‚ and there are expectations of masculine and feminine behaviour. Although most children generally accept same-sex behaviour and reject opposite-sex behaviour‚ the amount of sex-typical behaviour varies from children to children. There are many factors that account for such variation‚ and debate is concerned with the extent to which sex-typical behaviour
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7 William Curley- C2988169 Executive summary This report is a study of an employee’s problematic situation at work. The situation was analysed using the session 3‚ book 2 of the B120. The analysis identified that lack of “induction and socialisation” was a major factor‚ and also identified some potential solutions. There are also websites that explain in further detail the concepts used. William Curley- C2988169 1.0 Problem analysis and solution 2.1 In June 2009 I started a
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Social development can be distinguished as one of the main elements that ensure a child develops wholly. One definition determines the process as “the adoption of the behaviour patterns of the surrounding culture” (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/socialisation‚ 30/11/2008)‚ thus promoting the need for norms and values to encourage moral development‚ which effectively helps children learn and understand themselves as an individual. It undertakes the importance of play to allow children to draw away from
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have been inclined to agree without reservation that I am in fact free to choose my own identity. I would have considered myself to be individual‚ if not unique? The responsibility for who and what I am today not being a result of ‘a process of socialisation’ but the choices and decisions I have made during my life. Unfortunately this understanding is flawed to say the least. It is naïve and idealistic. Identity crosses many different pathways in our lives as individuals‚ but there is a ‘bigger picture’
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