Describe an Every Day Item That Has Been Institutionalized

question 53

Essay

Describe an every day item that has been institutionalized. In doing so, describe what it means for an item to be institutionalized and the controversy that item may have caused when it first came on the scene.

Comprehend the phenomenon of self-fulfilling prophecy and its effect on individual behavior.

Assess how in-group and out-group biases influence the perception of normative behavior.

Analyze gender disparities in the criminal justice system's treatment of offenders.

Understand the ethics and social responsibility in corporate actions and decisions.

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Definitions:

Mead's Preparatory

A phase identified by sociologist George Herbert Mead where children mimic or imitate others as part of their social development.

Sociobiology

The scientific study of the biological aspects of social behavior in animals and humans.

Personalities

Refers to the characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique.

Sociologist

A social scientist who studies the behavior, interactions, and structure of groups of people within societies.