AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION Chapter 3 – Sociology – Mrs. Madison

Agents of Socialization  Agents of Socialization: People or groups that affect our self-concept, emotions, attitudes, behaviors, or other orientations toward life.

The Family  The family is the first group to have a major impact on the development of our “self”  Family and Social Class  Discipline  Skills  Development

The Neighborhood  Poor Neighborhoods vs. Wealthy Neighborhoods

Religion  Religion influences values

Day Care  Children who attend daycare are more likely to…

The School  Latent Functions  Hidden curriculum  Corridor Curriculum

Peer Groups  Family influence declines as children are exposed to more agents of socialization  Influence of peer groups can be dominating and extend to violating social norms

Sports  Teach values as well as physical skills  Profound effect on self- image

Workplace  Early jobs teach us skills and influence our view of the world  Anticipatory Socialization  Work can become part of our self-image