1. Social Groups
Chapter 4 – Socialization

2. What skills do you remember being taught as a child by a parent or guardian?

3. Proper Manners for Dating 1
Proper Manners for Dating 1. A man should not sit down at the table in a restaurant until the woman is seated. 2. A man should always pull out a woman’s chair for her and see that she is served first. 3. A man should never let a woman carry anything heavy; she should carry only a small package and her coat. 4. A man should help a woman put on and take off her coat. 5. A man should always open a door for a woman and let her pass in front of him
What are proper dating habits today?
How do they compare with those you just heard?
Why do these customs change? 

4. Purpose of Groups Socialization Learning to participate in a group
Agents of Socialization
Family
Peers
Media
Religion
Education
Work
Chapter 4 – Lesson 1

5. Socialization Terms…

6. Image of yourself based on what you believe others think of you
I think this woman is CRAZY!
Like everyone else, he probably thinks I am rich and sophisticated.
Looking Glass Self
Image of yourself based on what you believe others think of you
Chapter 4 – Lesson 2

7. Image of yourself as having an identity separate from others
I am so fat and ugly…
That guy behind me is so hot!!!
Self
Concept
Image of yourself as having an identity separate from others
Chapter 4 – Lesson 2

8. Social Interaction Social Exchange
The process of influencing each other as people relate
A voluntary action performed in expectation of getting a reward in return
Social
Exchange
Chapter 4 – Lesson 2

9. Significant others
People whose reactions are most important to your self-concept
Chapter 4 – Lesson 2

10. Group influences on behavior…
Chapter 6 – Groups and Formal Organizations

11. All together now…lift, lift, lift…
Combined efforts to reach a goal
Coercion
Cooperation
Give me your lunch money punk!!!!
G: Forced behavior
All together now…lift, lift, lift…
Chapter 6 – Lesson 3

12. Group Think I am going to agree with her in order to shut her up!
Just nod and smile!
Oh, I totally agree Nancy…you are so smart!
H, 1:
Self-deceptive thinking based on conformity to group beliefs and created by group pressure to conform
Group Think
Chapter 6 – Lesson 3

13. Interaction aimed at defeating an opponent
H, 3:
Interaction aimed at defeating an opponent
Conflict
Chapter 6 – Lesson 3

14. Groups A. People who share several features: Frequent contact
Similar thoughts and behaviors
Reaction to each other
Similar interests and goals
Chapter 6 – Lesson 1

15. This witch better not buy the last ticket!
Social Category
Social Aggregate
A, 2: People who share a social characteristic
This witch better not buy the last ticket!
I love this band!
We did it!!!!
We are so outta here!
A, 3: People temporarily in the same place at the same time
Chapter 6 – Lesson 1

16. Primary Group
A, 4: Peer group – set of individuals with similar age and interests
"We"
Chapter 6 – Lesson 1

17. A, 5: People who share only part of their lives while focusing on a goal or task
Secondary Group
Chapter 6 – Lesson 1

18. A, 5 a.: Exclusive group which demands intense loyalty
In-Group
Out-Group
A, 5 b.: Group targeted by an in-group for opposition, antagonism, or competition
Chapter 6 – Lesson 2

19. A, 5 c.: Group whose norms guide your behavior and with whom you identify most
Reference
Group
Chapter 6 – Lesson 2

20. Social Networks
A, 5 d.: A web of social relationships that join a person to other people or groups
Chapter 6 – Lesson 2

21. Mechanical Solidarity
B.: Social dependency based on a widespread consensus of values and beliefs which emphasizes conformity and family traditions
Chapter 5 – Lesson 4

22. Organic
C.: Social independency based on a high degree of socialization roles
Solidarity
Chapter 5 – Lesson 4

23. Social Status D.: Position a person occupies within a social structure
Chapter 5 – Lesson 1

24. Ascribed
D, 1: Position that is neither earned nor chosen but is assigned
Status
Chapter 5 – Lesson 1

25. D, 2: Position that is earned or chosen
Achieved Status
Chapter 5 – Lesson 1

26. D, 3: A position that strongly affects most aspects of a person’s life
Master
Status
D, 3: A position that strongly affects most aspects of a person’s life
Chapter 5 – Lesson 1

27. Social Stratification
A: Ranking of people or groups according to their unequal access to scarce resources
Chapter 8 – Social Stratification

28. Class
Social
B: Segment of society whose members hold similar amounts of resources and share values, norms, and an identifiable lifestyle
Chapter 8 – Lesson 1

29. Wealth
B, 3:
The ability to control the behavior of others even against their will
Income
Power
B, 1: Amount of money received by an individual or group over a specific period of time
B, 2: Total economic resources held by a person or group

30. B, 4: Recognition, respect, and admiration attached to social positions
Prestige
Chapter 8 – Lesson 1

31. False Consciouness Can I get an “Amen?” Why are we shouting Amen?
C: Adoption of ideas of the dominant class by the less powerful class
Don’t be difficult, just say it.
Vote for me and God will bless America.
False
Who is this guy?
Consciouness
Chapter 8 – Lesson 1

32. Refer to Chapter 8, Lesson 2 for fill-in notes
Upper Class- 1% Investors, Heirs, CEO
Upper Middle Class-14% Managers, Professionals, Business owners
Middle Class- 30% Semi-professionals, craftsman, non retail salesman
Working Class- 30% Low skill manual labor, clerical, retail workers, Delivery Drivers
Working Poor- 13% Minimum wage, service workers
Underclass- 12%- Unemployed, part time menial labor, Welfare recipients
Class Consciousness
D: Identification with the goals and interests of a social class
Chapter 8 – Lesson 2

33. Poverty
E, 1: Absolute Poverty – absence of enough money to secure life’s necessities
E, 2: Relative Poverty – Measure of poverty based on the economic disparity between those at the bottom and the rest of society
Chapter 8 – Lesson 2

34. Nevada Louisiana New Mexico Poverty, Race, and Location
below poverty threshold in USA
Louisiana
New Mexico

35. Social
Mobility
F: The movement of individuals or groups between social classes
Chapter 8 – Lesson 3

36. F, 1: Change in occupation within the same social class
Teacher
Policeman
Horizontal Mobility
Chapter 8 – Lesson 3

37. F, 2: Change upward or downward in occupational status or social class
Secretary
The Boss
Vertical Mobility
Chapter 8 – Lesson 3

38. Intergenerational Mobility
Abe- “The President”
Abe’s dad- “The chef”
F, 3: Class status change from one generation to the next
Intergenerational Mobility
Chapter 8 – Lesson 3