Norms, Values etc

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) A value is a belief we have about what is important to us, be it right or wrong. Our values

Underpin society, and the way in which it develops. 'You shall not kill another person' is a good example of a value. Norms are specific directives which govern our behaviour in certain situations. An example is the exchanging of money for items, or using manners. They are 'normal' to us.

A status is our position or standing in society by order of importance. This can relate to our profession. An ascribed status is a status which is assigned by society, which it outside out personal control. It is the status that somebody possesses due to their age, gender or family background.

Achieved status is social importance within a culture which you gain with personal effort rather than inheriting it. For example working your way to become a barrister, you cannot inherit this status within society.
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2) Socialisation is the process by which we learn behaviours through our society, be it through our family and friends, or the media. The difference between Primary and Secondary Socialisation is how and when our behaviours are learned. Primary socialisation is mainly learned within the family. They are behaviours learned through imitating their parents' behaviours such as language and toileting behaviours. Secondary socialisation is the behaviours which are learned outside of the family. These behaviours can be learned from teachers and the media. Primary and secondary socialisation was once learned at different times in life. However in recent ...

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