Socialisation And Social Control Evidence

Question 1

Family… evidence

Answer 1

Sewell says - that families raising African-Caribbean boys in lone-parent families are more likely to turn to a life of crime due to the lack of male role-model.

Question 2

Peer group … evidence

Answer 2

Back says - that youths share the same cultures rather than separate ones - ‘hybrid identities’

Question 3

Media… evidence

Answer 3

Mulvey says - that all media is a product of ‘male gaze’ which implies an active male subject of gaze and a passive female object of gaze.

Question 4

Religion… evidence

Answer 4

Marx says - that religious teachings function to keep people in a state of oppression and that it explains to people misleading ideas. Also is abused by those in power.

Question 5

Education… evidence

Answer 5

Bowles and Gintis say - the hidden curriculum brainwashed children into the obedience and unquestioning attitude, for the world of work. - not good for the minority.

Question 6

Workplace… evidence

Answer 6

Adkins says - the labour market has a gendered character, as women are used as caterers and receptionists all due to sexual attractions. However men are expected to do the high speed ride operatives - therefore controlling the job sectors