Socialisation Flashcards
What is Socialisation?
Process of acquiring society’s culture, norms and values
What are the agents of socialisation?
Family Education Media Peer Groups Religion Workplace
What is Primary Socialisation?
1st stage of socialisation referring to early stages of life (0-5) wherein individuals are in intimate + prolonged contact w family who teach basic norms + values
What is Secondary Socialisation?
The forms of socialisation from agents encounter for the rest of the lifespan (5 +)
How does Family use Imitation?
Appropriate behaviour learnt through copying parents who act as a role model
How does Family use Sanctions?
Consequences applied to display whether behaviour is acceptable or not, positive or negative
What is the Formal Curriculum in the Education System?
Compulsory subjects taught within lessons, reflecting cultural values + deemed worthwhile
What is the Hidden Curriculum in the Education System?
the norms + values subconsciously l + subtly taught outside lesson content
What is Male Gaze in Mass Media Representation?
Women represented in stereotypical + degrading ways by film camera tendencies of overly focusing on female bodies encouraging analysis from masculine perspective
What is Conspicuous Consumption in Mass Media?
The buying of goods as status symbols fuelled by the media w the advertising industry + celebrity endorsements playing significant roles in encouraging spending
What is CopyCat Violence in Mass Media?
People imitate what they watch, films + games negatively impact people by encouraging the imiattaiom of violent + aggressive behaviour
What is Conformity in Peer Groups?
Acceptable behaviour taught through desire to fit in + conforming to those around by sharing certain aspects
What is Rebellion in Peer Groups?
Source is rebellion/resistance against rules/conventions + norms/values of wider society
What are Law and Policies in Religion?
Historically shaped by religious values
Parsons: “religious beliefs provide guidelines for human action”
What are Customs and Traditions in Religion?
Teach important norms + values in religious celebrations, festivities, customs
