SOCIALIZATION

1. SOCIALIZATION “The cultural process of learning to participate in group life.”

2. THE FOUR AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION • Family • School • Peer Groups • Media Rank them in order of INFLUENCE ON YOU!

3. What does Socialization mean? “The cultural process of learning to participate in group life.” • Socialization is a lifelong process. • Socialization creates your acquisition of: • Self-Identity • Physical, ________________ & social skills needed for survival • Socialization is essential for the survival and stability of the individual AND society. • _______________’s believe that socialization has the greatest impacting on who we become.

4. What happens if socialization doesn’t occur?... “Genie” • Write a minimum 5 line response on how you felt about the video. • http://www.feralchildren.com/en/index.php

5. AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION • Write about how your family, school, peers, OR the media has influenced who you are as a person. CHOOSE ONE • Include 2 examples to show its influence. • Give at least one example of how your self identify would be different without this influence. • Write a maximum one page typed response.

6. TOP 2 • What are 2 most important social factors in determining ‘success in America?’ • 1. • 2. • Hint: You can’t control EITHER ONE. • Source - *Freakonomics

7. 1. FAMILYFrom a functionalist perspective… • Most important agent of socialization! • Families give the earliest social & emotional development to children. • Family is where we acquire our social position in society. • Racial, ethnic, religious subculture groupings.

8. FAMILY • “Your siblings were each raised by a different set of parents. “ • What does this quote mean? • What experiences do you have to support/refute this quote?

9. FAMILY AS A SOCIAL AGENT • Write a 5 line “thank you” letter to a member of your family for their ‘positive’ impact on one aspect of your socialization.

10. The Family – Conflict Theorists • What conflicts exist in families?

11. 2. SCHOOL AS A SOCIAL AGENT__________ PerspectiveSchools are responsible for… • Socialization (citizenship) • Transmission of culture • Social control/personal development • Future placement in society

12. Conflict Perspective 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. School experiences are different based on social class, racial-ethnic background, neighborhood, gender, etc.

13. 3. PEER GROUPS AS A SOCIAL AGENT • “Adolescence is the first time in our life when we feel we have something to hide.” – John Irving • What does this quote mean? • Do you agree with it? • Write a 5 line response

14. PEER GROUPS – _______________ Perspective • Definition - People who are linked by common interests, equal social position and similar age • The term, “teenager”, wasn’t incorporated into mainstream culture until the 1950’s • Identify at least 2 other peer groups with which you are a part • Peer groups function as an agent of socialization by giving us a sense of ____________________

15. Belonging to a Peer Group • Why do we conform to a group’s norms? • If we conform we are ____________ • Not conform we are _____________ • PEER PRESSURE • Is evident from very early peer groups in preschools!

16. Belonging to a Peer Group Circle the stage of development that identifies how you determine right vs. wrong. Check off the stage where “belonging to a peer group” mostly influences your decision making. Do you agree with Kohlberg’s Theory?

17. Peer Groups-Write down at least 2 example of each • A Positive Force • 1. • 2. • A Negative Force • 1. • 2.

18. 4. MEDIA • Definition - Any source or organization that use print or electronic means to communicate. • _________, _________, ________ • The increase in use of electronic devices among children is good/bad (you choose) as a social agent because…

19. Functions of Media • Inform us about _______________ • Introduce us to a wide variety of people • Provide an array of viewpoints on current issues • Make us aware of products and services • ______________ us by providing the experience of doing something we wouldn’t normally do

20. Critics of Media – Conflict Theory • Too much violence • Not enough exercise • Too much marketing for things kids do not need • Projection of negative images of minorities & women • i.e. promote women solely as sex symbols because of the types of clothes they wear, etc.

21. OTHER FACTORS IN SOCIALIZATION

22. EFFECTS OF SOCIALIZATION“Looking Glass Self” Refers to the way in which a person’s sense of self is derived from the perceptions of others. • It is NOT who we really are. • It is NOT what people actually think of us. • It IS what we think that people think of us. • If our “looking glass self” becomes skewed, what self concept issues/problems exist in society today? • We imagine how our personality & appearance will look to other people. • We imagine how other people judge the appearance & personality that we think we present. • We develop a self-concept.

23. Sociological Theories ofHuman Development • Self-Concept: the totality of our beliefs & feelings about ourselves- Our perception of who we are • Some sociologists believe we do not know who we are until we see ourselves as we think others see us

24. MEAD‘I’ then ‘Me’ • Preparatory Stage (birth-3) • Interactions lack meaning • Imitation • Play Stage (3-5) • Language & symbols • Role taking • But they don’t see it as something they HAVE to do • Game Stage • Understand their social position as well as the positions of others around them. • Concerned about demands/expectations...

25. Choose 3 and write at least 5 complete sentences each! • Identify 2 ways in which you will behave or act differently for the senior prom and explain which socialization term this describes. • Write about one way in which our society could de-socialize a teen who has been involved in gangs? What would be the biggest challenge? • What concept best reflects pressure a woman may feel to look like women who are portrayed in ads, magazines, and television? Write a perspective on this issue from either a functionalist theory or conflict theory? • What do you think will be the most difficult transition from high school to college/workforce? What concept are you applying to this example?

26. “The Fish Bowl” “What is it like to be “you” in your family?” • Consider the following: • Your relationships with members of your family (Mom, Dad, brother, sister, etc..) • How do your family members perceive you? • How do your experiences feel? • Do any of these experiences have an affect on your life? (School, sports, friends, job, etc)

27. “The Fish Bowl” • Inside the “Fish Bowl” • Only describe your own experiences • Do not ask questions of others • Only speak to others inside the fishbowl • After – write down how you felt about being inside the fishbowl • Outside the “Fish Bowl” • Give full attention to those inside the fish bowl • Do not engage in conversation w/ anyone inside or outside the fish bowl • If you wish to participate in the fish bowl, you must fill the vacant seat. You can return to outside at any time • After – Write down your observations about the commonalities/similarities you heard among those inside the fish bowl.