Chapter 4.2 Becoming who you are

• Maatschappijleer
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Nature-nurture debate

Some believe our behavior is determined by:

Nature: traits we are born with

Nurture: things we learn later 

Discuss in groups: do you think criminal behavior
is determined by nature or nurture? Or both? Explain why.

What do you think socialisation means?

1. Learning how to become an extrovert
2. Learning how to become a communist
3. Learning how to communicate online
4. Learning how to behave well in your culture

Answer: D

Socialisation:

The process where people learn how you are supposed to behave in the society you live in.

Socialisation

Where? socialising institutions:

Places where you (sub-consciously) learn customs, values and norms.

Examples: friends, family, sports club, social media

Socialisation

How? Imitation and information

Socialisation

Sometimes hearing what you are supposed to do or imitating others is not enough. Some people need an external pressure to FORCE them to do the right thing

What do you think this force is called?

1. Social control
2. Forced socials
3. Police

Social Control

The ways people enocourage or force others to follow the current norms.

Example: rewards for good behavior, punishments for bad behavior

Socialisation 

Leads to internalisation: you start behaving the way others expect you to.

Can internalizing certain values and norms become dangerous?

1. Yes
2. No

Where do you think these kids picked up these racist beliefs?

I only take care of myself

2 kinds of cultures

Masculine culture and feminine culture

Masculine culture

Feminine culture

                                                        Roles of men and women are alike

Do you believe we live in more of a feminine or masculine culture?

Feminine

Masculine