Question 1

Most adolescents seek jobs in order to&#10;A)identify a career choice.&#10;B)make spending money.&#10;C)assist with their parents' household expenses.&#10;D)pay for education.

Accepted Answer

Most adolescents seek jobs in order to earn spending money for themselves. While some may also use it to help their parents with household expenses or pay for their education, the primary reason is to have their own money to spend. Career choices are often not a priority for adolescents who are just starting to explore their options.

Question 2

Which sociological perspective emphasizes how schools in the U.S.foster competition through built-in systems of rewards and punishments?&#10;A)functionalist perspective&#10;B)conflict perspective&#10;C)interactionist perspective&#10;D)global perspective

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The conflict perspective emphasizes the ways in which social institutions, such as schools, can reinforce social inequality and conflict. In terms of education, the conflict perspective argues that schools use internal systems of rewards and punishments (such as grades and disciplinary action) to reinforce competition among students, which can reproduce and reinforce existing social hierarchies.

Question 3

Identify the various agents of socialization and discuss the importance of each in the formation of a social self.

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Question 4

Which of the following statements reflects a functionalist view of education as a socializing agent?&#10;A)Schools can reinforce the divisive aspects of society,especially those of social class.&#10;B)Schools are frequently used by those in power to maintain their power and to continue the subjugation of those with lower status.&#10;C)Schools are responsible for teaching the values and norms of the larger society.&#10;D)A teacher's style may often influence classroom interaction.

Accepted Answer

The statement reflects a functionalist view of education as a socializing agent because it argues that schools are responsible for teaching the values and norms of society. Functionalists believe that education serves a variety of important functions, including socialization, which helps individuals learn and internalize the norms and values of the larger society. Other choices reflect conflict perspectives on education, which argue that schools can be sites of conflict and inequity rather than agents of socialization.

Question 5

Girls are socialized differently than boys within the U.S.

Accepted Answer

Girls and boys are often treated differently and taught different values and behaviors based on their gender. For example, girls may be encouraged to be nurturing and cooperative, while boys may be encouraged to be competitive and assertive. These socialization patterns can affect behaviors and opportunities throughout life.

Question 6

Socialization concerning not only masculinity and femininity but also marriage and parenthood begins in childhood as a part of family life.Children observe their parents as they express affection,deal with finances,quarrel,complain about in-laws,and so forth.Which sociological perspective would be most interested in studying this?

A)functionalist perspective
B)conflict perspective
C)interactionist perspective
D)global perspective

Accepted Answer

The interactionist perspective focuses on the daily interactions and communication between people in small groups, which would include observing family dynamics and how parents socialize their children concerning gender roles and family roles.

Question 7

Describe the ways in which the media impacts youth in the U.S.

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Question 8

Gender roles are&#10;A)expectations regarding the proper behavior,attitudes,and activities of males and females.&#10;B)the biologically determined patterns of behavior that are appropriate for males and females.&#10;C)universally consistent learned behaviors of males and females.&#10;D)the biological characteristics of males and females,such as genital organs,hormones,and body hair.

Accepted Answer

Gender roles refer to the different expectations society has set for males and females in terms of behavior, attitudes, and activities. These expectations are social constructs and vary between different cultures and time periods. They are not biologically determined, as individuals may exhibit behaviors that do not align with traditional gender roles. Additionally, gender roles are learned through socialization rather than being universally consistent.

Question 9

As primary agents of childhood socialization,schools play a critical role in teaching children the values and customs of the larger society.This view of the socialization process is most likely of particular interest to which sociological perspective?

A)functionalist perspective
B)conflict perspective
C)interactionist perspective
D)global perspective

Accepted Answer

The functionalist perspective emphasizes the role of institutions, such as schools, in maintaining and promoting social order and stability through the transmission of cultural values and norms. Therefore, the view that schools are primary agents of childhood socialization aligns with the functionalist perspective.

Question 10

As children grow older,their peer groups become more and more important relative to the influence of&#10;A)the family.&#10;B)the state.&#10;C)religion.&#10;D)the mass media.

Accepted Answer

As children grow older, they start to spend more time with their peers and less time with their families. Peer pressure becomes more influential, as they look to their friends for guidance and validation. While religion, state, and mass media can also have an impact on children, the influence of peers tends to be the strongest.

Question 11

Education,religion,and the government all impact an individual's socialization.

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Question 12

Which conflict theorists suggest that schools in the U.S.foster competition through built-in systems of rewards and punishments that can cause children to feel stupid and unsuccessful?&#10;A)Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels&#10;B)Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis&#10;C)Friedrich Engels and Thomas Mann&#10;D)Daniel Albas and Cheryl Albas

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Deck 15: Agents of Socialization