Sociology What is Sociolgy ? Sociology is the study of societies and how humans act in groups Sociology is one of a social science. People who study--> sociologists. What is society and socialization? Society --> An organized group of individual living as member of community Socialization --> the process by which the individual learns the culture of society Values Norms Beliefs Customs Statuses Roles Values These are widely accepted beliefs that something is worthwhile and desirable example : Human life is important. people should do good for society Thailand values freedom , family , respect the older , the compromise etc. Norms Norm are values put into practice they are specific behavior that apply in specific social situation example : How to eat How to dress How to answer in certain situation Norms also different in gender Custom Traditional and regular forms of behavior associated with specific social situation example : Don't Touch The Head. It is important part of body Take Off Shoes before entering place Do not make people feeling humiliated or disrespected Statuses People's position in society there are 2 types of statuses 1.. Ascribed status - status you got since you were born , usuallt by biology and inheritance eg. Gender , race 2. Archieved status - status you got or attain through education, job, marriage etc. Roles Society expects thoes of the status to behave in particular way A set of Norms will be associated with Roles eg. roles of teachers is expected to take care to students and be professional in the teaching. Gender roles socialization Think about how gender impact to yourself, benefit and disadvantage way