1. Perspectives of Socialization
Explain why socialization is needed if cultural & societal values are to be learned
Analyze how people use others to learn about themselves

2. Functionalist Perspective
Groups work together to create society
Teach kids basic norms, beliefs & values

3. Conflict Perspective
People accept social status w/o challenging position
Maintains social, political, econ advantage for rich

4. Symbolic Interactionism - 5 concepts
The Self Concept “Cooley”
Image of yourself separate from others
Kids see how others react
Act bad for attention
Looking-Glass Self
Image of yourself based on others thoughts
Use others as a mirror
3 Stage Process
Imagine how we appear to others
Imagine reaction of others to our appearance
Evaluate ourselves on how others might judge

5. Symbolic Interactionism - 5 concepts
Significant Others “Mead”
People who’s judgments are most important
Kids- parents, siblings/ Teens- peer groups
Role Taking
See ourselves through other’s eyes
Internal Conversations- thoughts, emotions
3 Stages
Imitation-1 to 2 years; imitates w/o understanding
Play- 3-4 years; take on roles of others- parents (John & Kate)
Game- several roles simultaneously
Anticipate reactions of others based on social rules

6. Symbolic Interactionism - 5 concepts
The Generalized Other
Pleasing significant other- understanding principle
Integrated conception of norms, values, beliefs of ones society or community
The Self
“Me vs. I”- me conforms to society/ I is true self
“I” comes out during times of emotion

7. Process of Socialization
Family
School
Peer Group
Mass Media

8. Family Think & Speak Internalize norms, beliefs & values
Form basic attitudes
Develop intimate relationships
Acquire self image

9. School Impersonal Relationships Rewards & Punishments- performance
Hidden Curriculum
Discipline, conformity, order

10. Peer Group Based on age and interests
Conflict, competition, cooperation
Parents or Friends?

11. Mass Media TV, Radio, Newspaper, Internet Role Models- imitate
16 year old- 20,000 homicides

12. Critical Thinking Question
Is TV a force used to maintain the status quo or toward change?
Can the media keep racism alive or continue problems in society w/o need? Analyze the use of mass media and describe the affects both good and bad.