Chapter 2 Types of Socialisation continued The Socialisation

Chapter 2 Types of Socialisation continued

The Socialisation Process § § Humans learn the expectations of society through socialisation. Socialisation is different based on race, gender and class.

Socialisation as Social Control

Socialisation and Self. Esteem § § How much value one sees in oneself is greatly affected by socialization how you are seen by society. The perfect figure: § 2000 xx% men said they were concerned with their body shape § 2012 - 36% reported concern § Think about the influences

Consequences of Socialisation 1. 2. 3. 4. Establishes self-concepts. Creates the capacity for role taking. Creates the tendency for people to act in socially acceptable ways. Makes people bearers of culture.

Agents of Socialization § § § Institutions pass on expectations about appropriate social behavior: Family Media Peers Religion Sports

The Family Families introduce children to the expectations of society. § Roles § Values § Norms § Sanctions Children are socialised by copying behaviour. Consider contradictory socailisation §

Schools § § In school, teachers and other students are the source of expectations that encourage children to think and behave in particular ways. Research finds that teachers respond differently to boys than to girls, with boys receiving more of their attention. Formal curriculum consists of subjects we learn The hidden curriculum consists of the informal and often subtle messages about social roles conveyed through classroom interaction and materials.

The Media Secondary socialisation bit its impersonal Effects: § Short-term § Learning § Imitation § Desensitisation Long-term effects: § Consumerism § Fear § Agenda-setting §

Media § § § Values – imposing its values on behaviour … what it means to be British Norms – publicise acceptable and unacceptable forms of behaviour Sanctions

Polling Question § Which media source do you think has the strongest impact on attitudes and behaviors of your generation? A. Advertising B. Television C. Music and music videos D. The Internet E. Magazines

Peers § § For children, peer culture is an important source of identity. Through interaction with peers, children learn concepts of self, gain social skills, and form values and attitudes. § Girls’ peer groups tend to be closely knit and egalitarian. § Boys’ peer groups tend to be more hierarchical, with evident status distinctions between members.

Religion § § Children tend to develop the same religious beliefs as their parents. Behaviour - ‘thou shalt not kill’, ceremonial functions: marriages, christening funerals Vaules – moral Sanctions – Hinduism believes in reincarnation

Sports § § § Through sports, men and women learn concepts of self. Men learn that being competitive in sports is considered a part of “manhood. ” Current research finds that women in sports develop a strong sense of bodily competence, which is typically denied to them by the prevailing cultural images of women’s bodies.

Polling Question § Which agent of socialization do you think is the most responsible for gender differences in how males and females are socialized? A. The family B. Religion C. The peer group D. Education E. Mass media

QUIZ 1. The process of resocialisation involves: a. learning the values and beliefs of a new school b. relearning existing social roles c. changing or replacing existing social roles d. adjusting to new significant others

Answer: c § The process of resocialisation involves changing or replacing existing social roles.

5. Society has no influence on one's identity. a. True b. False

Answer: False § Society does influence one's identity.

6. Socialization is a subtle form of social control. a. True b. False

Answer: True § Socialization is a subtle form of social control.