Agents of socialization Flashcards
1
Q
What is socialization?
A
The process by which people learn appropriate social role behaviours in order to participate society
2
Q
what are the 5 components to socialization?
A
- identity
- family
- peer group
- school
- society
3
Q
importance of identity?
A
- sense of self (looking glass theory)
- realistic perception of world and sense of control
- assess accomplishments, make choices and establish self esteem
4
Q
Importance of family?
A
-race, religion, ethnicity, parental role models acts as filter which provides values -> fosters independence and self reliance (individualism)
5
Q
Importance of peer group?
A
feedback is important and contributes to the establishment of identity
6
Q
Importance of school?
A
- help develop competence: knowledge and skills
- provides challenges and gives realistic perception of what students do
- provide anticipatory socialization
- prepare and practice behaviours for workplace
7
Q
importance of Society?
A
- determines job opportunities
- students can explore and test options (co-op, career studies, part time work) in seeking rewarding work
