Essential foundational terms in sociology covering socialisation, culture, identity, and key research methodologies for AS and A Level preparation.
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Socialisation
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The lifelong process through which individuals learn the norms, values, and roles appropriate to their society, enabling them to function effectively within it.
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Primary Socialisation
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The first stage of socialisation occurring in early childhood, primarily within the family, where basic cognitive and social skills are learned.
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Secondary Socialisation
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The ongoing process of socialisation that takes place later in life, involving institutions outside the home such as schools, peer groups, and the media.
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Norms
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Specific rules or expectations that govern behavior within a particular group or society, indicating what is considered acceptable or unacceptable.
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Values
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Broad, abstract principles or beliefs that a society considers to be important and desirable, serving as general guidelines for behavior.
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