Primary Socialisation Flashcards
Nature VS Nurture
Does biology or socialisation explain our behaviour?
Feral Children
Children raised by animals and adopting the norms and behaviours of them such as walking on fours.
McInnes
There is no gene stopping men from ironing, cooking, cleaning etc.
Oakley
Manipulation-
Encouraging behaviour such as laughing d a boy gets muddy.
Canalisation-
Channeling a child’s interest such as giving a girl a doll.
McRobbie & Garber
Bedroom culture.
Boys given freedom to play outside whereas girls are kept inside to stay safe. Girls are sanctioned heavier.
Furedi
Roles of parents are changing and changing and they have to protect their child from risks and danger. Often become paranoid so prevent adventurousness.
Family
Children may imitate their parents, see them as role models and be sanctioned to control behaviour.