1. AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION Chapter 3 – Sociology – Mrs. Madison

2. Agents of Socialization  Agents of Socialization: People or groups that affect our self-concept, emotions, attitudes, behaviors, or other orientations toward life.

3. The Family  The family is the first group to have a major impact on the development of our “self”  Family and Social Class  Discipline  Skills  Development

4. The Neighborhood  Poor Neighborhoods vs. Wealthy Neighborhoods

5. Religion  Religion influences values

6. Day Care  Children who attend daycare are more likely to…

7. The School  Latent Functions  Hidden curriculum  Corridor Curriculum

8. Peer Groups  Family influence declines as children are exposed to more agents of socialization  Influence of peer groups can be dominating and extend to violating social norms

9. Sports  Teach values as well as physical skills  Profound effect on self- image

10. Workplace  Early jobs teach us skills and influence our view of the world  Anticipatory Socialization  Work can become part of our self-image