“Ultimately, socialization leads to certain outcomes that are shaped particular social groups of varying scopes” (Bojczyk, Shriner & Shriner, 2012). The knowledge that I attain about the theories of socialization, which in child development focuses of behaviorism and social learning, will help me a great deal when I become a teacher. Children tend to react to their world based on what they are presented with. Children react differently to what is presented to them and it may not be what you had predicted. Parents…
The family is one primary agent of socialization and the most important. Plays an important part in all kinds of cultures and ethnicities. The family nucleus raises their members by inculcating their specific norms and values, with the expected results that its members will better adapt to their society. Teaching them to socialize, integrate and be unique individuals in society. Yet, there are other institutions that play a role in the socialization of its family members such as children. Among them are day cares and, social activity clubs and summer camps just to name a few.…
Socialisation is the way in which we learn acceptable behaviour suitable for our culture. It allows us to know the norms and values of statuses and roles within our society. Socialisation can be broken down to primary and secondary both of which can occur in a formal or informal way. Primary socialisation is the first and takes place at home with our parents and families, it includes how to eat, speak, and react, amongst other important factors in early life. It is believed to be the most important type of socialisation as it sets the mould for our norms and values. Secondary socialisation occurs throughout the rest of our lives. The first agent of secondary socialisation for most people is school. Many other agencies also help shape our behaviour to conform to society’s expectation, such as work, religion, media and even our peer groups. Through secondary socialisation we learn how to interact with others and most importantly how to differentiate between acceptable behaviour in our various roles. For example, the qualities that makes you a good student: organisation, diligence and respect of classroom rules, does not necessarily make you a good daughter. A differing set of norms and values apply for each role we occupy.…
Socialization is the human process of learning to become a member of our society, and how each individual learns to fit into a group (Jureidini & Poole, 2003, p123). Jean Piaget (1896-1980) a Swiss psychologist described childhood and development in terms of distinct psychological stages and how these stages influence socialization and enculturation (see Jureidini & Poole, 2003, pp124 ¡V 127). Other important theorists to look at are George Herbert Mead (1863-1931) and Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934).…
Agents of socialization are social groups that help shape our identities. They are important to help us find our place in society and understand who we are as individuals. The family is the most important social agent in our lives. It is the first influence for us in the beginning and has a direct impact on how we view the world, our morals, values, and our beliefs. The family provides our basic human needs of food, clothing, shelter, and love. These factors are vital for our growth and development. Because of the strong bond that is shared with family we tend to place more value their opinion of us over others (Vissing, 2011, Chapter 2.4).…
Answer: The family is the most integral part of every individual's upbringing, thus one of the most important agencies of socialization. The family has the power to influence an individual's self-concepts, emotions, attitudes, and behaviors. The school enlarges children’s social world to include people with backgrounds different from their own. Peer groups are made up of people with similar ages and statuses in society. This group also sets the norms and values by which the individual must abide. Children learn how to form relationships on their own among their peers, and it also lets children escape the direct supervision of peers so they are able to be comfortable and mingle on their own. The mass media, which serve as…
Socialization begins at a. birth. b. age 1. c. age 2. d. age 5. e. when a child begins to speak. Benjamin describes himself as a single male, a college student, and a son. Benjamin’s self description illustrates which of the key functions of socialization? a. Socialization establishes our social identity. b. Socialization teaches us role taking. c. Socialization controls our behavior. d. Socialization transmits culture to the next generation. e. none of the above Caitlin behaves and interacts differently with her boyfriend than she does with her girlfriends. This is an illustration of which of the key functions of socialization? a. Socialization establishes our social identity. b. Socialization teaches us role taking. 59…
During my school years, I had taken everything my Mother had taught me and applied it there. I had plenty of friends growing up. My friends were and still are a huge part of my life, because they influence and reflect the type of person that I am. My group of friends were pretty normal, we just liked having fun, and trying new things. Most of my friends were older, and with me not having a father figure, I looked up to a few of my friends. They taught me what my mother couldn't and what my father failed to. Some of my friends didn't have a father figure either, they learned on their own or was taught by…
Parents are important agents of socialization but they are not the only source of socialization when it comes to kids. In my paper I will be discussing the important factors of socialization and what we perceive to be a turning point in our children lives. Believe it or not but parents, family, educational institutions, and media are socializing agents who carry out the process of socialization.…
The 4 agents of socialization are family, peers, mass media and education. By far for myself family is the important aspect of socialization. I have always been the type of person that goes out or stays home and spends time with my mom, dad, and brother. We are always doing things together even though I and 26 and my brother is 19. We go to church together and eat out together. I spend time with them even though I work and have a great girlfriend and a busy life. I am always being taught something from my family. I have been with them from Day 1 since I was born. I was completely dependent on them when I was little. I was taught to walk, to talk, to read and to write. They were the first people I came in contact…
One person that has had an impact today in my life is my dad. He has taught me right from wrong. He has taught me to be honest and respectful to anyone. He has told me about why we celebrate what we celebrate. That's why he has had an impact on who I am today.…
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Great post Chayse! I really liked how you went into depth on the different agents of socialization. However, the one that stood out most to me was the one on our schools and teachers. While growing up I have always liked school and the reason I enjoyed school so much was because of my teachers. From our teachers we learn to improve our abilities but our parents should educate us on more personal matters. Although nowadays we depend more on our schools and teachers to educate us about matters such as bullying, sex education, driving, and other “life skills” needed to prepare us for the real world. I really enjoyed reading your post keep up the good work.…
Socialization is a learning process that begins after birth. People act in accordance to the feedback and reactions they get from others. We learn who we are by family, friends, and the people around us. Socialization is an important process of our personality, language and behavior. It is not always a conscious or an intentional transference, and people are not always aware that they might be influencing someone in a social situation. The very structure of authority and the responsibility of families, schools, and media may determine which values, attitudes, and beliefs people adopt.…
From conception, to a child’s first day of school social development advances at a pace excelling that of any points of life. Infants thru preschoolers age in emotional regulation, bonds, awareness, motor development and language. These abilities form the basis from which all future developments create a foundation for the child. Whether that foundation is sturdy or fragile, depends on the quality of the child’s early environments and relationships. Human relationships are the building blocks for healthy development. Positive relationships profoundly influence a child’s ability to perform later success in school and life. There are four main groups of socialization involved in the existence of many children. The four key groups are family, school, peers and mass media. Religion is another group that has an impact on a child’s social development. For the first few years, the household makes up most of a child's social development. Once the child ages; the child will start school, new people begin to develop a child's social circle.…