1. Socialization beyond childhood Erik Erikson’s psycho-social stages of development

3. Challenges to self-concepts in adolescence Undefined status between child and adult  neither dependent nor fully independent responsibilities may vary depending on social class Increased decision making & responsibility  pressure Length of “Adolescence” varies by culture Transitional adulthood – our culture has lengthened traditional adolescence due to the widespread social expectation that young people will attend college (  dependency)

4. Rites of Passage From Global Citizen

12. Apache coming of age Fulani right of passage

13. Rites of Passage - Usually 3 parts 1. Separation from society 2. Adjustment to new status – often with a physical test 3. Reintroduction of the initiate into society with the new status of adult

14. Thoughts on American “Adulthood”

18. Adult Socialization Anticipatory socialization –voluntarily preparing to accept new norms and values Career changes – becoming a stay at home parent or going back to work after being one, training for a job in a totally new field Decision to live differently (example – go Vegan or marry or divorce etc) Involves looking to a reference group as a model of appropriate norms and behaviors

19. Involuntary Socialization Total Institutions – a place where one is placed into the hands of others who have total control Prison Boot camp Cult Step 1: - people are desocialized (stripping away of the self –concept / individuality)

22. Step 2: Resocialization Those in control use rewards and punishments to coerce or encourage people to take on new self-identities or concepts

24. Euphemisms for Death Called to Christ Cashed in (or out) Cashed in his/her chips Crossed over Departed Dirt nap Entered the Sweet Hereafter Expired Fragged Gave up the ghost Got his/her just reward His/Her number's up Is in a better place Journey's end Kicked the bucket Kicked the can Met an untimely end Met his/her maker Passed away Pass on Perished Pushing up daisies Resting in peace Six feet under Slipped away Was called home Went the way of all flesh Went to be with the Lord Went to Davy Jones' Locker

25. Death and socialization Elisabeth Kubler-Ross – theory on stages of grief associated with death 1.Denial 2.Anger 3.Bargaining 4.Depression 5.Acceptance