Socialization is the process of internalizing society's norms and ideologies. Humans need social experiences to learn culture and survive. Socialization influences both children and adults throughout life. Socialization provides partial explanation of human behavior
Rituals are sequences of activities involving gestures, words, actions, or revered objects. Rituals are found in all known human societies, from religious ceremonies to everyday actions. Rituals are characterized by formalism, traditionalism, invariance, and rule-governance
Ideal type is a sociological concept associated with Max Weber. It represents common elements of phenomena but not all specific cases. Weber used "ideal" to refer to mental images, not perfection. Ideal types help organize chaotic social reality
Chauvinism is unreasonable belief in superiority of one's own group. Term originated from French soldier Nicolas Chauvin in 1830s. Chauvinism extends to fanatical devotion to any group despite opposition
Mass hysteria occurs when groups develop similar symptoms without identifiable physical causes. Symptoms include dizziness, muscle twitches, headaches, and stomachaches. Symptoms appear suddenly and occur among specific social groups. Often starts with environmental triggers and social pressure
Social norms are unwritten rules about appropriate behavior in groups. Norms can vary across small and large social groups. They help people conform to expected behavior