The following points highlight the four reasons for our conformity to the norms of our society. The reasons are: 1. Indoctrination 2. Habituation 3. Utility 4. Group Identification. Reason # 1. Indoctrination: Among the processes and devices that tend to perpetuate the norms and bring about some sort of conformity among members of a group, […]
Why Do We Conform to the Norms? (4 Reasons)
Role of Culture in the Development of Personality
In this article we will discuss about the role of culture in the development of personality. According to some sociologists, the development of personality and the acquisition of culture are not different processes, but one and the same learning process. The studies carried out in 1937 by Linton, the social anthropologist, and Kardinar, the psychoanalyst, […]
Importance of Cultural Consideration as a Part of Development Planning
This article provides information about the importance of cultural consideration as a part of development planning! Sustainable development needs development approach from within the community. Earlier it was felt that technological and capital transfer from other countries would bring development. This has been gradually found ineffective in continuity of development process of society. Groups of […]