A few years ago, a researcher and his assistants eavesdropped on 1,200 conversations of people laughing in public places, such as shopping m...Read More
The development of the self is a lifelong process (Mortimer and Simmons, 1978). When young adults enter a profession or get married, they mu...Read More
Although people are free to choose socialization influences from the mass media, they choose some influences more than others. Specifically,...Read More
Like schools, peer groups are agents of socialization whose importance grew in the 20th century. Peer groups consist of individuals who are ...Read More
Early work on childhood socialization leaves two key questions unanswered. First, does socialization help to maintain social order or does i...Read More
“I can date precisely the pivot of my adolescence,” says Robert. “I was in grade 10. It was December 16. At 4 p.m., I was nobody and knew it...Read More
One day in 1800, a 10- or 11-year-old boy walked out of the woods in southern France. He was filthy, naked, and unable to speak. He had not ...Read More
Max Weber coined the term rationalization to describe the application of the most efficient means to achieve given goals and the unintended,...Read More
Young people’s culture has always been faster than the culture of older people. Older people process information slower than young people do...Read More
The cultural diversification we witness today is not evident in preliterate or tribal societies. In such societies, cultural beliefs and pra...Read More
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines female genital mutilation (FGM) as “procedures that intentionally alter or injure female genital...Read More
Culture has two faces. First, culture provides us with an opportunity to exercise our freedom. We create elements of culture in our everyday...Read More
who visits the United States so he can learn about American culture and return home with useful lessons. The movie’s humor turns on the appa...Read More
Language is one of the most important parts of any culture. A language is a system of symbols strung together to communicate thought. Equipp...Read More
Have you ever noticed that Tiger Woods wears a red shirt on the last day of every tournament? Did you know that Michael Jordan used to wear ...Read More
Some sociologists think that globalization and post industrialism will enhance the quality of life. Specifically, they forecast that post in...Read More