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Socialization. “Socialization”. 12 th Grade Sociology. I.) What is Socialization?. Socialization : a process that begins at birth and is ongoing in which individuals learn human social behavior .
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Socialization “Socialization” 12th Grade Sociology
I.) What is Socialization? Socialization: a process that begins at birth and is ongoing in which individuals learn human social behavior
How does Socialization impact our social behavior? • Establishes self-concepts • Creates the capacity for role-taking • Creates tendency for people to act in socially acceptable ways • Makes people the bearers of culture
II.) Agents of Socialization Agents of Socialization: Members/groups within society that influence individual human social behavior • Family • School • Peer Groups • Mass Media • Social Class
III.) Perspectives of Sociology Functionalism: group working together (family & school) to create a stable society
III.) Perspectives of Sociology • Conflict Theory: competition within groups causing • conformity to current class structure
III.) Perspectives of Sociology Symbolic Internationism: • - humannature is a product of society • - behavior is based off views of oneself • based off societal influences • Self Concept: Image of oneself separate from others Examples: Example: Acting Out
Looking Glass Self: what you think others • believe about you • Perception • Imagine • Evaluate Example: Boss to impress
Significant Others: people whose opinions are • most important to our self concept Example: Parents, Siblings, Spouses
Role Taking: Learned behavior through watching • then doing • The Process • Imitation Stage (birth to 3 yrs) • (replicate what others do without understanding) • Play Stage (3 - 8 yrs) • (acts & imagines self in • adult /real life role) • Game Stage(8 yrs & up) • (learns to act & behave as • society does)
Generalized Other: Rely less on others and more on “self” Example: Shoplifting Right vs. Wrong? • Two Parts of “Self”: • “I” unlearned/spontaneous acts acts first! • “Me”self-created/learned acts of conformity thinks first!
IV.) Process of Socialization Desocialization: process in which people give up old social behavior Goal: to change the individual Example: Mental Hospitals, Cults, Prisons, Steelers Fans Resocialization: process in which people adopt new social behavior Goal: give individual new self image Example: Armed Forces, Halfway House, Rehabilitation
Example: Elementary to Middle to High School Anticipatory Socialization: preparing in advance for new social behavior Goal: prepare for one stage to another Reference Group: group used to evaluate yourself • Goal: learn social behavior Example: College seniors and professional dress code