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Theories of Socialization. 3 Basic Theories. Locke – Tabula Rasa : “blank slate” Cooley – Looking-glass self : “develop according to others images of us”. 3 Basic Theories cont. Mead – Role-taking: develop sense of self by taking on various roles according to society’s expectations
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3 Basic Theories • Locke – Tabula Rasa: “blank slate” • Cooley – Looking-glass self: “develop according to others images of us”
3 Basic Theories cont. • Mead – Role-taking: develop sense of self by taking on various roles according to society’s expectations • Significant others • Generalized other • “I” = self-interested • “Me” = aware of society’s expectations