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Assignment:
1. Explain what the term alienation means and identify the first sociologist to use it.
Provide a detailed example illustrating a case of "alienation."
2. What is the difference between "nurture" and "nature?" Explain how each contributes to human behavior. Discuss the one that you think is more important, using an example and explaining why.
3. Define "socialization" and then:
a. Name three "agents of socialization," explaining what each one is and giving a detailed illustration of how it affects a person's life.
b. Explain what you learned about socialization from the studies of Genie.
4. Define:
a. Ethnocentrism
b. Cultural relativity (relativism).
Discuss how these might affect racism, prejudice, and discrimination. Use specific examples.
5. Describe "personality development" according to
a. Mead
b. Cooley According to their opinions, could personality emerge even if the individual were reared in isolation? Why or why not?
6. Define the following terms and give an example of each as they apply to your life.
a. Ascribed status
c. Role
b. Achieved status
d. Role conflict