Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Socialization
Socialization
Socialization
Learning Goals:
Define and understand the process of Socialization
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/04/13/ear
lyshow/living/parenting/main20053508.shtml
AGENTS OF
SOCIALIZATION
What are the “agents” of socialization?
The numerous individuals, institutions and
organizations that influence and shape an
individual’s socialization.
•Family
•School
•Peer Groups
•Media
•Religion
•Workplace
•Total Institutions
Primary agents of Socialization
The means by which an individual learns the most
basic or primary norms and values of society
The family probably has the strongest influence on
a person’s self image.
i.e. The difference between right and wrong,
manners and gender roles
Secondary agents of socialization
First agent of
socialization “the
primary agent”
We learn language,
communication skills,
basic survival
techniques, and
normal rules of
acceptable behaviour
Family: Sibling Rivalry
Communicate beliefs
about gender roles
Appropriate sexual
contact
Collective
responsibility of
society
The afterlife
Raises moral
questions
Workplace
Learn specialized
language
Specific procedures,
rules, and codes
Commitment to
employer
Interaction with
colleagues, customers
and competitors
Team-building
exercises
Total Institutions