SOCIALIZATION AN INTERACTIVE PROCESS THROUGH WHICH INDIVIDUALS LEARN THE BASIC SKILLS, VALUES, BELIEFS, AND BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS OF SOCIETY
Agents of Socialization Specific individuals, groups and institutions that provide situations in which socialization can occur Re-socialization A break with past experiences and learning of new values and norms Forcibly changing an individual’s personality and social behavior
The MAIN Agents of Socialization in Amurrrica…. The Family The Peer Group The School The Mass Media Other Agents…
The FAMILY MOST Important We learn much of our early values, norms, etc. from our families
The PEER GROUP Influential mostly in adolescence and beyond… We are concerned with being accepted by our peers and will act similarly to “fit in”
The SCHOOL Occupies a large part of our day (for years!) Schools have specific classes that teach those things which are society values: Reading, writing, math, science, civics, health, etc. Why is there no basket-weaving course?! Schools transmit cultural values like patriotism, ethics, responsibility, citizenship, leadership… Others??
The MASS MEDIA NO Newspapers, magazines, books, TV, radio, films, and other forms of media with NO personal contact between individuals sending and receiving information DYK DYK… 98% of American homes have a TV turned on for 7 hrs. a day?!
Other Agents of Socialization… Religion Values 65% of US practices Work Little League 4-H Etc.
Total Institution People are isolated from society for a set period of time and subject to the control of officials Ex. Prisons, boot camps, monasteries Purpose often is to re-socialize individuals