Identity: self and society

1. The way of life of a group of people, including language, beliefs, and traditions.
3. A key concept in Marxism that describes struggles between groups for power and resources.
6. The first stage of learning norms and values, usually from family.
8. A key idea in Functionalism meaning social agreement and shared values.
12. A sociological theory viewing society as a system where each part works to maintain stability and order.
14. A social construct that refers to cultural expectations of masculinity and femininity.
15. A person’s sense of who they are, based on how they see themselves and how others see them.

1. The economic system criticized by Marxists for creating inequality between bourgeoisie and proletariat.
2. Unwritten rules or expectations of behavior in a society.
4. A conflict theory that focuses on inequality between social classes and power held by the ruling class.
5. A person’s social position or rank in society.
7. A set of expected behaviors for someone who holds a particular social status.
9. The process of learning norms, values, and roles within society.
10. Learning society’s norms and values from institutions like school and media.
11. A theory emphasizing gender equality and the social structures that perpetuate patriarchy.
13. A group of people of similar age and social status who influence each other’s behavior.