AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION Chapter 3 Sociology Mrs. Madison

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The Family  The family is the first group to have a major impact on the development of our “self”  Family and Social Class  Discipline  Skills  Development

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AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATIONChapter 3 – Sociology – Mrs. Madison

Agents of Socialization

Agents of Socialization: People or groups that affect our self-concept, emotions, attitudes, behaviors, or other orientations toward life.

The Family The family is the first group to have a major impact on the development of our “self”

Family and Social Class Discipline Skills Development

The Neighborhood Poor Neighborhoods vs. Wealthy Neighborhoods

Religion Religion influences values

Day Care Children who attend daycare are more likely to…

The School Latent Functions

Hidden curriculum Corridor Curriculum

Peer Groups Family influence declines as children are exposed to more agents of socialization

Influence of peer groups can be dominating and extend to violating social norms

Sports Teach values as well as physical skills

Profound effect on self-image

Workplace Early jobs teach us skills and influence our view of the world

Anticipatory Socialization Work can become part of our self-image

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