Across
- 2. The process of learning societal expectations and behaviors associated with being male or female.
- 5. The last name of the sociologist who introduced the looking-glass self theory.
- 6. he stage in life when individuals reflect on their experiences and often adjust to new social roles, such as retirement.
- 8. The last name of the sociologist who developed the theory of self and the stages of role-taking.
- 12. George Herbert Mead’s concept that describes how we learn to see things from others’ perspectives.
- 13. The sociological study of how individuals grow and change through different stages of life.
- 14. The lifelong process of learning norms, values, and behaviors needed to function in society.
Down
- 1. The stage of life where peer influence is strongest and identity formation is a key focus.
- 3. Charles Horton Cooley’s theory that suggests we develop our identity based on how we think others perceive us.
- 4. A person’s perception of who they are, shaped by social interactions and experiences.
- 7. A powerful socializing force that influences people’s views through television, social media, news, and entertainment.
- 9. The group of people, often friends, who influence an individual’s behavior and social development, especially during adolescence.
- 10. The first and most important agent of socialization in a person’s life.
- 11. An agent of socialization that teaches discipline, teamwork, and cultural knowledge beyond academic subjects.