Socialization

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Primary Socialization

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Process whereby people learn the attitude, values & actions appropriate to individuals as a member of a culture

Ex: boy sees father abuse mother-> thinks it’s socially acceptable

Question 1

Socialization

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Process of learning ones culture & how to live within it

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Secondary Socialization

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Process of learning what is appropriate behavior as a member of a smaller group within the larger society

Ex: entering a new profession, relocating

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Agents of Socialization

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Family: establishing many beliefs and ethics
School: socializing groups of young people in skills and values in society
Peer Group: people who are roughly the same age and/or who share other social characteristics

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Deviant

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Violates social norms

Violates serious flaws (crime, murder)

Less serious (mooning, nose picking, swearing)

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How does this affect behavior?

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Rules that are socially enforced
Many are attached to morals and ethics
Cultural and Legal
Society positively reinforces acceptable behavior & tries to condition negative behavior out of those who deviate from the norms