Agents of Socialization

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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