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Socialization

Socialization. An introduction to terms. What is Socialization. “the lifelong process through which we learn all the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that we, as humans, need to survive and prosper within a specific culture”. What is Socialization.

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Socialization

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  1. Socialization An introduction to terms

  2. What is Socialization • “the lifelong process through which we learn all the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that we, as humans, need to survive and prosper within a specific culture”

  3. What is Socialization • Sociologists focus on how people learn the basic rules and attitudes of human behavior that are considered acceptable in our society (ie. Don’t pick your nose) • Psychologists focus more on the development of human personality, and the acquisition of those personal characteristics that make each individual unique (how well balanced are we, how self-confident are we) • Anthropologistssee socialization as the means by which permanent human societies are produced (most important processes of socialization- marriage, family, the household)

  4. Three components… • Primary – where we learn how to use language, eat, deal with emotions, and learn gender roles - Comprises the basic understanding we need to function in the society to which we are born

  5. 2. Secondary – where we begin to learn how to function in groups (such as school, church, etc.) - How to follow the behaviours society expects of us while acting in group situations

  6. 3. Anticipatory – Where we learn how to think ahead and act accordingly (acquisition of social norms) • How to dress for a particular social situation? • How should we address a teacher?

  7. 4. Resocialization- the deliberate attempt by society to replace aspects of an individuals socialization with new learning's • New recruits to the military • Inmates who get released from jail

  8. What are ‘Agents of Socialization’? • “individuals, organizations and individuals that facilitate the process of socialization”

  9. Hmmm…… • With a small group (3 to 4 people), brainstorm a list of major agents of socialization.

  10. Family • First agent! (for most) • Teaches… • Independence • Gender roles • Social norms • Right vs. wrong • Awareness of personal qualities

  11. School • ‘two’ curriculums • Manifest function (formal curriculum) • Teaches academic and work related skills • Latent function (‘hidden’ curriculum) • Teaches social expectations and rules • Ex. Organization, punctuality, co-operation

  12. Peer Group (friends) • Important ‘agent’ during adolescence • Development of ‘self’ and personal identity • Smoking, sex, continued family relationship, etc… • Role of peer pressure?!?!?

  13. Media • Includes…print, electronic, music, visual • Enormous impact during adolescence • Especially when partnered with peer groups • Usually presented as absolute or unquestionable

  14. Religion • Direct vs. indirect exposure • Decreasing ‘enrollment’ • Impact on personal morals

  15. Workplace • Impact on teamwork skills • Different expectations and consequences than other agents provide

  16. What would happen if a child was removed from some or all of these agents?

  17. Feral Children:aka ‘Wild Child’. Raised by animals in their natural habitat. Exhibits animal like behaviours. Isolates:children that have been physically, socially, or emotionally removed from others, and therefore have not been properly socialized.

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