Unit 1- Acquiring culture- agents of socilization

Question 1

define socialization

Answer 1

The process by which people learn and internalize their culture including norms,and values, roles and status

Question 2

define primary socialization

Answer 2

• the child learns from the immediate family in the home.
• The child learns the norms and values of their family and what their parents expect from them. - Parents act as role models to be imitated, issue sanctions.
• parsons called these particular values

Question 3

define secondary socialization

Question 4

what are the 6 agents of socialization

Answer 4

religion, family, media, education, workplace, peer groups