Agents of Socialisation Flashcards
1
Q
Name:
The six agents of socialisation
A
- Family
- Education
- Media
- Peer groups
- Religion
- Workplace
2
Q
Family
A
- Primary agent
- Learn characteristics** specific to humans**
- Vital for children to become social beings
3
Q
Education
A
- Formal + informal curriculum
- secondary agent
4
Q
Media
A
- primary agent in small children
- Advertising
- Hypodermic for small children
- Drip-drip for adults
5
Q
Religion
A
- secularisation
- Decrease in importance of religion
6
Q
Peer groups
A
- similar age and interest
- encourage norms and values
7
Q
Workplace
A
- Formal socialisation
- Informal socialisation - canteen culture
8
Q
What did Roe and Cochrane find?
A
85% of young asian people regard the teaching of religion as important
9
Q
What did Modood find?
A
Religion is central to Asian communities
10
Q
Name:
The mosque is the centre for religion, education, and politics in muslim communities
A
Ghumann
11
Q
What did Skelton and Francis find?
A
- Young boys and girls played differently
- Boys dominate the space
12
Q
How long do youths spend in front of the tv everyday, on average?
A
- 6.5 hours
- Childwise
13
Q
What percentage of children own a mobile phone by age 11?
A
- 90%
- Guardian
14
Q
What percentage of children use social media?
A
- 91%
- Statista
15
Q
Define:
Social Control
A
Constraints that allow us to function correctly in a society
