1. AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION HOW ARE WE SOCIALIZED?

2. 1. The Family Most important social agent! Socializes children Teaches them how to walk, talk, act, etc. Can be intentional or unintentional 2. Peer Groups  Influential during pre-teen & teen years  Look for acceptance from others  Can be at odds with family socialization

3. HOW ARE WE SOCIALIZED? 3.Schools Deliberately teach knowledge and skills Adults unintentionally model behaviors 4.The Media TV = #1 agent – 98% of US homes have one Average kid = 28 hours per week Positive: Expands viewers world, educates viewers Negative: Exposes children to violence and “white America”

5. How do fairy tales help to socialize children?

6. Simulation: Applying What You ’ ve Learned Create a time line of your life that includes important events and how they changed your life and personality. Compare your personality to other family members, and write an essay describing yours. Personality Analysis