1 - Cycle of Socialization

Question 1

Can you talk more about the role institutions have in our cycles of socialization?

Answer 1

institutional oppression

Question 2

My parents didn’t say anything to me about sexual orientation when I was growing up. How does that factor in the “first socialization” part of the cycle?

Answer 2

covert vs overt messaging

Question 3

Can you give an example of the “enforcements” part of the cycle? I’m not sure what that means.

Answer 3

part 4 of the cycle of socialization

Question 4

I’m confused about the role of the core of the cycle. Can you explain that?

Answer 4

core of the cycle of socialization

Question 5

As a parent, I’m working really hard to make sure my children love themselves and their culture. Are you saying this isn’t enough?

Answer 5

early socialization in context with other parts of the cycle

Question 6

As a man, I’m having a hard time coming up with examples of having someone tell me that I was better than girls. In fact, I was always told that guys weren’t supposed to hit girls.

Answer 6

covert vs. overt messaging; institutional socialization