Sociology. Agents of Socialization Agents of Socialization: People or groups that affect our...
-
Upload
ralph-conley -
Category
Documents
-
view
216 -
download
0
Transcript of Sociology. Agents of Socialization Agents of Socialization: People or groups that affect our...
Agents of SocializationSociology
Agents of SocializationAgents of Socialization: People or groups
that affect our self-concept, emotions, attitudes, behaviors, or other orientations toward life.
The FamilyThe family is the first group to have a major
impact on the development of our “self” Family and Social Class
Discipline: style varies between social classesSkills: what is important?Development: how involved are the parents?
The NeighborhoodPoor Neighborhoods vs. Wealthy
Neighborhoods
ReligionReligion influences values
Day CareChildren who attend daycare are more likely
to…
Have weaker bonds with their mothersHave higher language skills“smart but mean” children
The SchoolLatent Functions
Hidden curriculum Not taught explicitly Stories used in English may bring ideas of
democracy or justiceCorridor Curriculum
What students teach each other
Peer GroupsFamily influence declines as
children are exposed to more agents of socialization
Influence of peer groups can be dominating and extend to violating social norms
SportsTeach values as well as physical skills Profound effect on self-image
WorkplaceEarly jobs teach us skills and influence our
view of the world Anticipatory Socialization
Learning to play a role before entering it Work can become part of our self-image