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OCR GCSE Sociology
2. Socialisation, Culture, and Identity
2.3 Identity
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What is the process by which individuals learn societal norms, values, and behaviors called?
Socialisation
Personal identity is static and unchanging
False
What is the term for shared beliefs, values, and customs of a group?
Culture
Personal identity
evolves throughout life
True
Personal identity is an individual's unique sense of
self
Personal identity is more stable than social identity
False
What are the agents of socialisation that influence identity formation?
Family, peers, media, schools
Socialisation leads to the formation of an individual's unique set of beliefs, attitudes, and
behaviors
An individual's personal identity is shaped by their interpretation of socialisation
experiences
Socialisation allows individuals to develop a
coherent
sense of self within a social context.
True
Identity refers to an individual's sense of
self
An individual's identity is fixed and does not change over time.
False
Personal identity is shaped by an individual's unique sense of
self
Match the type of identity with its key features:
Personal Identity ↔️ Unique sense of self
Social Identity ↔️ Based on social group membership
Personal identity is influenced by external factors such as group categorization.
False
Match the type of identity with its cultural influence:
Personal Identity ↔️ Shapes core values
Social Identity ↔️ Determines group categorization
What are the two primary levels influenced by culture in identity formation?
Personal and social
Cultural traditions and language can become
integral
to personal identity.
True
Social identity is heavily influenced by the cultural context individuals are
embedded
Socialisation is the process by which individuals learn societal norms and behaviors.
True
Social interactions influence an individual's sense of belonging and
self
Identity refers to an individual's sense of
self
An individual's identity is fixed and does not change over time
False
Personal identity refers to an individual's unique sense of
self
Personal identity is shaped by factors like socialisation, culture, and social
interactions
What type of identity is based on group membership, such as gender or ethnicity?
Social identity
What is the focus of social identity in contrast to personal identity?
Group-level
An individual's identity is shaped by socialisation, culture, and social
interactions
True
Match the socialisation agent with its impact on identity formation:
Family ↔️ Instills core values
Peers ↔️ Reinforces social expectations
Schools ↔️ Teaches academic knowledge
Media ↔️ Exposes cultural representations
Match the factor influencing identity with its description:
Socialisation ↔️ Learning societal norms
Culture ↔️ Shared beliefs and customs
Social Interactions ↔️ Perception by others
An individual's personal identity develops and changes through social and cultural influences.
True
Social identity is based on membership in various social
groups
Socialisation involves learning the norms, values, and behaviors of a
society
Order the socialisation agents based on their primary influence on identity formation:
1️⃣ Family
2️⃣ Peers
3️⃣ Schools
4️⃣ Media
At the social identity level, culture influences how individuals categorize themselves and
others
Culture shapes an individual's values, beliefs, and
behaviors
Steps in identity formation influenced by culture
1️⃣ Culture shapes personal values
2️⃣ Individuals categorize themselves
3️⃣ Social identity forms
4️⃣ Multifaceted identity develops
An individual's cultural background can instill core elements of their
personal identity
.
True
What is a hybrid identity?
Combination of conflicting aspects
What are the two primary components involved in hybrid identities?
Personal and social
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