SOA 1061st Edition Lecture 10 Outline of Last Lecture I. NormsII. Power and CultureIII. Significance of CultureIV. Socialization Outline of Current Lecture II. Identity FormationIII. Norm Violating and IdentityIV. Socialization: Learning Our PlaceV. Learning GenderCurrent LectureIdentity Formation● Identity formation is a social process○ people in your life create your identity● The Looking Glass Self by Charles Cooley (1902/1922)○ sense of who we are is defined by the reflected appraisals of others○ in other words: we see ourselves as we perceive others see us○ “hey you are good at drawing” so you pursue an art career● Developing our self by George Herbert Mead○ self --who you become as a whole individual○ The “I” -- infant, selfish, carefree○ The “Me” -- developed over time, people start to see themselves as objects, or asother people see them○ Generalized Other -- someone out there who is watching and evaluating meNorm Violation and Identity● Identity Formation -- we form our identity based on others, so when we violate norms we feel like we have to apologize for themSocialization: Learning Our Place● We come to accept the position we occupy. Tastes, hobbies, careers, goals and aspirations--and who we partner with etc.● We also learn gender, race, class, and sexuality● It is not about us being people with free willLearning Gender● What is the difference between sex and gender?● Sex -- biological reproductive organs● Gender -- social construct meaning we attach to people● What does it mean to be a man?● What does it mean to be a
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