Section: Module 2: Lesson 1: The Role of Social Identity | Intro to Sociology | NextGenU.org
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Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Explain the concept of social identity and why it is important to human behavior.
- Describe the ways in which social identity intersects with other dimensions of identity, such as race, gender, and sexual orientation.
- Discuss the impact of cultural norms and values on the formation of social identity.
- Explain the concept of the "Looking Glass Self" and how our sense of self is influenced by others’ views of us.
- Explain the concept of reference groups and their role in shaping social identity.
- Describe the Social Comparison Theory and how our sense of self is influenced by comparisons with others.
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Students mustView
Read the contents under the heading "Social Identity Theory: Our Sense of Self Is Influenced by the Groups We Belong To." (10 minutes)
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Students mustView
Read the contents under the heading "Identity Formation". (9 minutes)
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Students mustView
Read the section titled "The Looking-Glass Self: Our Sense of Self is Influenced by Others’ Views of Us." (6 minutes)
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Students mustView
Read the section titled "Social Comparison Theory: Our Sense of Self Is Influenced by Comparisons with Others." (6 minutes)
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