Socialisation Flashcards

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Define Socialisation

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Process of learning and adapting to a given social system, which happens when we socialise with one another and become familiar with the social world we live in

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What are the two types of socialising groups

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  1. Social group agents

2. Institutional agents

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Define social group agents

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Significant others such as family and peer groups

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Define institutional agents

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Societal structures and patterns such as the media, government or church. Social institutions such as schools, media and workplace

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