1. Socialization
HSP3M

2. Socialization
The process by which people learn what they need to know to become a member of society

3. Agents of Socialization
The Family
Peer Groups
School
Culture
The Media

4. Family First and most important socializing agent
Family is motivated to help an infant develop to their fullest potential
Feral children example
Family socializes children intentionally and unintentionally
Basic skills (walking, talking, etc.)
Values/ethics
How to behave in situations, interact with others

5. Family Child abuse can have a profound impact on a child Causes
Physical
Emotional
Sexual
Neglect
Causes
Stress
History of abuse (“cycle of violence”)

6. The Peer Group Other people the same age
Usually second agent of socialization
Give insight into behaviour of others and how we appear to others
Pressure to conform
More important during adolescence
Which is more significant: the family or the peer group?

7. School
Goal is to socialize children in knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become productive members of society
Not just for children anymore
Formal curriculum and the “hidden” curriculum (attitudes, habits, respect, etc.)
Also facilitate peer socialization

8. Culture Influences parenting techniques Gender roles Values, mores
Japanese vs. American parents
Gender roles
Sex is biological (male or female)
Gender is learned
Social roles, psychological characteristics
Influenced by family (think of household chores), school, societal attitudes
Values, mores
Norms involving ethical/moral judgements

9. The Media TV, radio, print, web
The average young person (8-19) spends 6 ¾ hours per day immersed in media
Often using multiple forms simultaneously
By 18, the average child will have witness at least 18,000 simulated murders on TV

10. Questions
Which agent has the biggest impact on your overall attitudes/behaviours?
Which agent is most responsible for gender differences?

11. Articles Read your article
Which agent(s) of socialization does the article discuss?
In what ways are young people being socialized? Is this positive or negative?

12. HW
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