Socialization Examples Flashcards
Nathan’s Dad helped him get dressed for preschool. By Grade 1, Nathan could pick appropriate clothes for himself, as his father has taught him what’s socially acceptable.
Primary Agents of Socialization
Sunita’s mother was very relieved when Sunita was finally toilet trained…no more diapers!
Primary Agents of Socialization
Claudia has started saying her first words this week, and now her parents don’t stop talking to her, as they want to expose her to as much language as possible.
Primary Agents of Socialization
When Torie started student teaching she was quite nervous, but with the help of her mentor teacher and her students, she quickly learned how to act in front of a classroom.
Secondary Socialization
Young people get lots of inaccurate and stereotypical messages about how they should act by watching popular media. Girls are told they should sit and be beautiful to be valued, and boys are often told that being strong and independent is the most important.
Secondary Socialization
Jesse doesn’t want to look foolish on their first day at their new job. Jesse’s Dad suggests that they talk to someone who already works there to see what the social norms of the new office will be, so Jesse calls their friend who works in the accounting department.
Anticipatory Socialization
Abdullah and Guadalupe can’t wait to start at UofT., but they are nervous. Their teacher suggests they attend an open house event for prospective students so that they will know what’s expected of students living on-campus and studying more independently.
Anticipatory Socialization
Hanh thinks about her last summer at camp the whole time she is driving to her new camp this summer. Since she has been to camps before, she’s pretty sure she knows what to do to be socially successful in this new setting.
Anticipatory Socialization
Carla had to attend programming at a halfway house after spending time in prison for theft. The program helped prepare her for her transition back into mainstream society and gave her strategies to avoid reoffending.
Resocialization
Kevin was neglected when he was young and as a result often reacts aggressively when he feels threatened. His foster parents are working with him to show that asking for what you need is a more effective strategy and his behaviour is slowly changing.
Resocialization
One of the goals of drug rehabilitation programs is to teach their patients alternate ways of dealing with stress so that they do not turn to substance abuse.
Resocialization
