Socialization Wrap-upSocialization Wrap-up

FamilyFamily

First and most important socializing agentFirst and most important socializing agent Family is motivated to help an infant Family is motivated to help an infant

develop to their fullest potentialdevelop to their fullest potential– Feral children exampleFeral children example

Family socializes children intentionally and Family socializes children intentionally and unintentionallyunintentionally– Basic skills (walking, talking, etc.)Basic skills (walking, talking, etc.)– Values/ethicsValues/ethics– How to behave in situations, interact with How to behave in situations, interact with

othersothers

FamilyFamily

Child abuse can have a profound Child abuse can have a profound impact on a childimpact on a child– PhysicalPhysical– EmotionalEmotional– SexualSexual– NeglectNeglect

CausesCauses– StressStress– History of abuse (“cycle of violence”)History of abuse (“cycle of violence”)

The Peer GroupThe Peer Group

Other people the same ageOther people the same age Usually second agent of socializationUsually second agent of socialization Give insight into behaviour of others Give insight into behaviour of others

and how we appear to othersand how we appear to others Pressure to conformPressure to conform More important during adolescenceMore important during adolescence

– Which is more significant: the family or Which is more significant: the family or the peer group?the peer group?

SchoolSchool

Goal is to socialize children in Goal is to socialize children in knowledge, skills, and attitudes knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become productive necessary to become productive members of societymembers of society– Not just for children anymoreNot just for children anymore

Formal curriculum and the “hidden” Formal curriculum and the “hidden” curriculum (attitudes, habits, respect, curriculum (attitudes, habits, respect, etc.)etc.)

Also facilitate peer socializationAlso facilitate peer socialization

Rules about being punctual, being Rules about being punctual, being organized, neat, when to speak and organized, neat, when to speak and when to listenwhen to listen

How to speak in a formal mannerHow to speak in a formal manner Respect for authorityRespect for authority Gender roles (intentional vs. Gender roles (intentional vs.

unintentional)unintentional)

CultureCulture

Influences parenting techniquesInfluences parenting techniques Gender rolesGender roles

Sex is biological (male or female)Sex is biological (male or female) Gender is learnedGender is learned

– Social roles, psychological characteristicsSocial roles, psychological characteristics

– Influenced by family (think of household Influenced by family (think of household chores), school, societal attitudeschores), school, societal attitudes

Values, moresValues, mores– Norms involving ethical/moral judgementsNorms involving ethical/moral judgements

The MediaThe Media

TV, radio, print, webTV, radio, print, web The average young person (8-19) The average young person (8-19)

spends 6 ¾ hours per day immersed spends 6 ¾ hours per day immersed in mediain media– Often using multiple forms Often using multiple forms

simultaneouslysimultaneously By 18, the average child will have By 18, the average child will have

witness at least 18,000 simulated witness at least 18,000 simulated murders on TVmurders on TV

QuestionsQuestions

Which agent has the biggest impact Which agent has the biggest impact on your overall attitudes/behaviours?on your overall attitudes/behaviours?

Which agent is most responsible for Which agent is most responsible for gender differences?gender differences?

For a little fun…For a little fun… http://www.literacynet.org/mi/assessment/findyoursthttp://www.literacynet.org/mi/assessment/findyourst

rengths.htmlrengths.html

This website has a test that gives you an idea about This website has a test that gives you an idea about your strengths.your strengths.

Assignment: You must write a three page, double-Assignment: You must write a three page, double-spaced piece on what you feel was the one or two spaced piece on what you feel was the one or two most important agents of socialization on your life. most important agents of socialization on your life. Try to use examples of what you have learned in this Try to use examples of what you have learned in this unit, and make connections with your own unit, and make connections with your own experiences.experiences.

I want to know a little bit about your life so far, and I want to know a little bit about your life so far, and how you have ended up being the way you are!how you have ended up being the way you are!

You will be marked on the knowledge from class that You will be marked on the knowledge from class that you add, proper essay structure, and applying you add, proper essay structure, and applying concepts from class to your own life. You have two concepts from class to your own life. You have two days.days.

Kidding…you have two weeks.Kidding…you have two weeks.