SOCA01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Virtual Community, Waking Hours, Internet2
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4. 1 social isolation and the crystallization of self-identity. 1800 the wild boy of aveyron - raised in isolation (with abuse) from other human beings, acted more animals although no major physical or mental abnormalities. They rarely develop normally; disinterested in games, intimate social relations, and only have the basic language skills. Socialization the process by which people learn their culture- including norms, values and roles and become aware of themselves as they interact with others. The ability to learn culture and become human is only a potential reached w/ socialization: 1. Entering and disengaging from a succession of roles the behaviour expected of a person occupying a particular position in society: 2. Becoming aware of themselves as they interact with others. Rene spitz (1945, 1962) compared babies raised in an orphanage and those raised in a prison nursing home. Those raised in the nursing home more contact with people and society.
