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Moral Development Theories of Socialization

Other theories of socialization; focus on how an individual learns the norms, values, beliefs and developing self-concept via, socialization process. However, Kohlberg’s and Gilligan’s theories of socialization, focus on, how an individual learn the moral values of...

Theoretical Perspectives on Socialization

Socialization refers to the process, through which an individual learns social values and norms, within society; which prepares him for future; to participate in social institutions of society. We study socialization from three sociological perspective, which are as...

Theoretical Perspective on Gender Inequality

Different social roles, which have been assigned to male and female on the basis of physical appearances by society; is termed as gender inequality. Sociological theories have different perspectives on mentioned social phenomenon. Sociological theories explain, the...

Socio-Cultural Change

As discussed earlier that, society is dynamic; in ever changing state. Society, culture, cultural norms and institutions change over the period of time. Change in culture, philosophy, technology, arts, institutions etc. within a given society is known as socio culture...

Social Sanctions

Sanctions are rewards or punishments; which are used to, enforce social norms and establish social control within a society. Definition explains two components of sanctions, which are; “Positive sanctions” (rewards) and “Negative sanctions” (punishments). Negative...

Concept of Cultural Shock in Sociology

When individuals interact in foreign culture, and find it unpleasant and upsetting is known as, cultural shock. When people feel confuse, upset, out of place or uncertain around new culture, it means they are experiencing cultural shock. World comprises of many...

What is Cultural Lag in Sociology?

When a society progresses in material culture but, non-material culture remains same is termed as cultural lag. Balance between both parts of culture is necessary for the stability of society. If society progresses in technology, its norms and values should also keep...

Theoretical Perspectives on Culture

Culture is way of life shared by people within a community or society. Each perspective have their own approach to study culture. In this article we will discuss the three different approaches to study culture. The three sociological perspective are as follow,...

Social Disorganization

Social disorganization take place when an individual or member within a group do not fulfill his responsibilities. As discussed earlier each individual within a group have status and roles associated with it if he/she has failed to perform those responsibilities it...

Social Organization

Every group, institution and social system with in a society is social organization. When people form a group by assigning different roles and statuses to achieve a specific objective or need is called social organization. In social organization each individual have...
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