1. Sociology Ms. Kringler Ms. Fogelson
Socialization
Sociology
Ms. Kringler
Ms. Fogelson

2. Which one do you think influences you the most?
Four Corners
Family Friends
Which one do you think influences you the most?
Media School

3. agents of socialization
Institutions that can impress social norms upon an individual
Include the family, religion, peer groups, economic systems, legal systems, penal systems, language, and the media.

4. primary agent vs secondary agent
Have the greatest immediate influence  
members of one's immediate, nuclear family.
Mother- generally the most important
father
older siblings
Other factors that influence a persons ideas and values
Schools
Peer Groups
Media
Religion
Workplace
Government

5. What are some other agents besides?
Family
Friends
Media
School

6. Discuss this with your partner Be prepared to talk about it as a class
Partner discussion
After learning about the different types of agents, what two agents do you think have influenced you the most?
Discuss this with your partner
Be prepared to talk about it as a class

7. We have a number of roles and expectations that we follow on a daily basis. With so many expectations some might argue that socialization is a form of social control because people are taught to act a certain way and follow social expectations.
Do you agree or disagree and why?
Does socialization eliminate individuality?
If not, what gives us uniqueness?
Write a well written paragraph and turn it in before you leave. If not it will be homework.