Socialisation Flashcards
What is meant by Primary Socialisation?
Primary Socialisation occurs within the individual’s immediate familial environment; mothers, fathers, cousins and sisters are currently influencing the individual during this process.
In which ways might Primary Socialisation affect our belief structure?
The purpose of PS is largely to influence our fundamental belief structure around important societal topics such as race, religion and sex. Our families promote a certain ideological stance on these topics which we internalise due to our trust and credibility which we attribute to our family members as supposedly reliable sources of information.
What is meant by Secondary Socialisation?
Secondary Socialisation occurs within agents separate from our family members; friendships, religion, educational settings and the media are some examples. These help to formulate and mould our ideas about society which are generally reinforced within our everyday lives.
In which ways might Secondary Socialisation affect our belief structure?
The agents of SS are generally reinforcing beliefs or introducing new ones based off societies events and fluidly changing beliefs about various topics. We’re likely to encounter these agents all the time, many of which we consicously choose to associate with, such as religious systems, friends and workplaces.
