Socialization

Question 1

What are the 4 main components of socialization

Answer 1

Primary socialization
Secondary socialization
Anticipatory socialization
Resocialization

Question 2

What is primary socialization

Answer 2

Comprises the basic understandings we need to function in the society into which we are born

Question 3

What is secondary socialization

Answer 3

How to follow the behaviours society expects of us while acting in group situations

Question 4

What is anticipatory socialization

Answer 4

The ability we develop to think and act accordingly

By applying socialization cues we have already picked up we should be able to act appropriately i new situations

Question 5

What is resocialization

Answer 5

The deliberate attempt to replace aspects of a persons socialization
Ex. The use of prisons to change inmates learned behaviour into ones which are acceptable in society

Question 6

Define socialization

Answer 6

The life long process through which humans learn the skills and attitudes they need to function in society

Question 7

What are the agents of socialization

Answer 7

Family
School
Peer group 
Workplace 
Media 
Religion