Socialisation and social control

Question 1

Socialisation

Answer 1

the process through which we learn norms and values of our society

Question 2

primary socialisation

Answer 2

the first 5 years of life, which is the most important stage of learning

Question 3

secondary socialisation

Answer 3

a continuation of the socialisation process

Question 4

resocialisation

Answer 4

becoming re-socialised eg getting married

Question 5

social control

Answer 5

the term given to the various methods used to PERSUADE or FORCE individuals to conform to the dominant social norms and values of society

-It acts to prevent deviance, which is where individuals do not conform to societies norms

Question 6

FORMAL mechanism of social control

Answer 6

examples:
-police
-court
-government
-prison
-education
-workplace

positive sanctions:
-certificates of merit
-knighthood
-medal of honour

negative sanctions:
- prison
-fines
-exclusion

Question 7

INFORMAL mechanisms of social control

Answer 7

examples:
-family
-peers
-media
-education
-workplace

positive sanctions:
-clapping
-house points
-prize

negative sanctions:
-silent treatment
-grounding
-being ‘told off’

Question 8

agents of socialisation

Answer 8

• family
• education
• peers
• media
• religion
• workplace