Agents of Socialisation Flashcards
Name:
The six agents of socialisation
- Family
- Education
- Media
- Peer groups
- Religion
- Workplace
Family
- Primary agent
- Learn characteristics specific to humans
- Vital for children to become social beings
Education
- Formal + informal curriculum
- secondary agent
Media
- primary agent in small children
- Advertising
- Hypodermic for small children
- Drip-drip for adults
Religion
- secularisation
- Decrease in importance of religion
Peer groups
- similar age and interest
- encourage norms and values
Workplace
- Formal socialisation
- Informal socialisation - canteen culture
What did Roe and Cochrane find?
85% of young asian people regard the teaching of religion as important
What did Modood find?
Religion is central to Asian communities
Name:
The mosque is the centre for religion, education, and politics in muslim communities
Ghumann
What did Skelton and Francis find?
- Young boys and girls played differently
- Boys dominate the space
How long do youths spend in front of the tv everyday, on average?
- 6.5 hours
- Childwise
What percentage of children own a mobile phone by age 11?
- 90%
- Guardian
What percentage of children use social media?
- 91%
- Statista
Define:
Social Control
Constraints that allow us to function correctly in a society
Name:
Examples of formal social control
- Government
- Police
- Military
- Monarchy
Name:
Sanctions used in formal social control
- Inprisonment
- Fines
- Death
Define:
Formal social control
Institutions that directly control the behaviour of the population
Define:
Informal social control
More subtle controls over individuals
