Socialisation

Question 1

What is primary socialisation

Answer 1

one of the ‘basic’ functions performed by the family, teaches children norms and values

Age 0-5

Question 2

Judith Harris (1998)

Answer 2

Concluded that the peer group was more important than family in shaping identity

Question 3

What is secondary socialisation?

Answer 3

The socialisation you receive after primary socialisation. This continues throughout your life

Question 4

What are the 5 agents of socialisation?

Answer 4

Media
Peers
Work
Religion
Education

Question 5

What do functionalists believe about socialisation

Answer 5

They believe that socialisation is essential to society because children need to learn to communicate. It reinforces social structures and rules, leading to everyone contributing in society

Question 6

What do Marxists and functionalists think about socialisation?

Answer 6

Socialisation can be a problem because it reinforces inequality from generation by conveying different expectations and norms to those with different Social characteristics. This creates unequal opportunity

Question 7

Sue Lees

Answer 7

Looked at the pressure put on teenage girls by their peers