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Agents of Socialization

The process of socialization shapes individuals by teaching them the values, beliefs, and behaviors necessary to function in society. Education plays a crucial role by imparting both explicit knowledge and implicit societal norms through the hidden curriculum.

Agents of Socialization

Factors of Socialization what makes us who we are

Peer Groups

Coleman´s Study
Peer groups mold our traits
We choose friends that are both different and similar to us
We tend to turn out like our friends
Influence the way we see ourselves

Education

Hidden Curriculum
Teaches hidden values and beliefs, things valued in society
Teaches function of a larger society
Teaches skills and values of society
Socializes groups of young people

Mass Media

Fairy Tales
Enforced by mass media
Help kids master values
Changing as we consume more from a younger age
Influences our opinion on almost every issue
Designed to reach larger audiences

Total Insitution

Everman Goffman
Breaks down existing identity
Causes all new values to develop

Resocialization

Study how some instutions control every aspect of life
Secondary Sociology
Socialized outside the home and through society at large
Anticipatory Sociology
Social groups that teach us our attitudes about the world
Every aspect of life based on religon
Gives strength and values for life

Family

Class Socialization
Learning attitudes and expectations from our social class
Race Socialization
Attitudes about race and other races taught by groups
Gender Socialization
Starts directly from birth
Learning societal and social traits associated with a person´s assigned gender
Cultural Capital
Non financial assets that help you suceed in the world
Invented by Peirre Bourdieu
Primary socialization
First teachers of all aspects of society
Introduction to values, beliefs, norms, behaviors
Most important socialization agent
Teaches core elements of socialization
Determines attitudes towards religion and starting a career
Responsible for youth