Questions: Which of the following theoretical perspectives sees socialization as a way of maintaining the power structure in society? Functionalist Conflict Interactionist Symbolic Interactionist The concept of the looking glass self was developed by Albert Einstein. True False

The answer is Conflict.

The functionalist perspective views socialization as a means to maintain social order and stability. It emphasizes the role of socialization in integrating individuals into society by teaching them norms and values.

The conflict perspective sees socialization as a way of maintaining the power structure in society. It argues that socialization perpetuates inequality by transmitting the dominant ideology and reinforcing the status quo, benefiting those in power.

The interactionist perspective focuses on the micro-level of social interaction and how individuals develop their identities through socialization. It does not primarily address power structures.

Symbolic interactionism, a subset of interactionism, emphasizes the role of symbols and language in socialization. It focuses on individual interactions rather than societal power structures.

False

The concept of the "looking glass self" was developed by Charles Horton Cooley, not Albert Einstein. Cooley's theory suggests that an individual's self-concept is influenced by how they perceive others see them, which is a key idea in symbolic interactionism.