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1 Agents of Socialization …how we are influenced or guided to behave in a certain way by external forces.

2 1) FAMILY: The primary agent of socialization  The family is where you first learn about: Basic techniques for looking after ourselves Language and communication skills The normal rules of behavior (norms) Getting along with others (siblings, parents, distant relatives)

3 Since the family teaches us important things about ourselves, it is vital in the development of our personalities  Gender roles – what our society expects from boys/men and girls/women  Personal qualities – how smart, loved and trusting we are Families can produce positive role models, but can also expose children to negative examples.

4 2)SCHOOLS: frequently the first agent to make us deal with formal rules  School teaches us two separate things:  Manifest function (visible purpose) – to teach us the academic skills we need to prosper in society  Examples:

5  Latent function (hidden purpose) – To socialize us to understand and co-operate with strangers, some of whom we may not particularly like! Rules – being on time, being neat, when to speak, when to be silent How to speak in a formal manner Respect for authority  This prepares us as working adults to show respect for our bosses and the rules of the company or organization that employs us.  Gender roles: Obvious – boys and girls use separate washrooms, change rooms, separated for Physical and Health education classes  Less Obvious – examples…

6 3) Peers  Give us the opportunity to do things and talk about things that are not usually encouraged to discuss in the family. Example:  Focus on: sharing and participation, dealing with fears and conflicts in their lives, and resisting adult authority

7 Gender Roles:  Male teenagers may feel pressure to develop athletic ability, to act cool in all situations, and to seem tough.  Females may be pressured to concentrate on their physical appearance, diet, skillfully apply makeup, or to adopt mature social concerns such as child poverty or saving the environment.

8 4) Religion:  communicates beliefs about gender roles and appropriate sexual conduct (often reinforces family socialization).  encourages responsibility for one another in society. Example:  gives us motivation for survival and how to lead a ‘good life’.  19% of Canada’s population reported that they had no religious affiliation. What does that mean?

9 5) Media  Has become an increasingly important influence on our expectations from life, our values, and how we see ourselves.  We must remember that the media functions as commercial operations, designed to make money by obtaining as many customers as possible – they sometimes present an unrealistic view of life.  Advertising persuades us that we can have it all - even if we have no money or need for the product.  Gender Roles: ???

10 Answer the following….  Which agent of socialization has been the most significant influence in your life? Explain.


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