SOCIOL 110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Erving Goffman, Ascribed Status, Social Group

• School: UMASS-Amherst
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOCIOL 110
• Professor: Paul Knudson

Document Summary

Chapter 4: socialization and the construction of reality. Socialization: the process by which individuals internalize the values beliefs and norms of society and learn to function as members. When we are born, we are helpless. There argument of nature vs nurture is a discussion of the importance of biological nature in comparison to our environment. Both are very important in developing our character. Self: the individual identity of a person as perceived by that same person. Me: the self as perceived by others. Other: someone or something outside of oneself. Generalized other: an internalized sense of the total expectations of others in a variety of settings. This is what keeps you from pulling down your pants on a hot summer day at the park. Looking glass self: our identity forms based on how we think others view us. Zimbardo: we choose not to do things because we are afraid of people"s reactions.