Unit 2 - Culture, Identity and Socialisation

Question 1

What is the relationship between the individual and
society?

Answer 1

Culture, norms, values, roles, status and beliefs as
social constructions and how these influence
human behaviour

Question 2

Social identities

Answer 2

Sense of who we are

Question 3

Types of Socialization

Answer 3

• Primary socialization – the first and most important period of socialization in which the individual learns the basic norms of behaviour. This is usually taught by the family, through
  imitation, manipulation and canalization.
• Secondary socialization – further socialization carried out through different stages of a person’s
  life. For example, this is done through the education system and workplaces, where peer
  groups are predominant.

Question 4

Agents of Socialization

Answer 4

• Families
• Schools
• Religions
• Media
• Workplace
• Peer Groups