Socialization

What is Socialization?is a life-long process through which children learn skills and attitudes to function as a member of society.

Types Socialization

• Primary socialization

• Secondary socialization

• Anticipatory socialization

Agents of Socialization

• Media

• Family

• Peers

• School

Family

is responsible for the youth and ..., among other things, determining one's attitudes toward religion and establishing career goals.

What makes socialization in the family so important and influential?

• Language abilities• Body control• Emotional control• Rules of public conduct• Moral values

Mass Media• Television • Radio • Movies • Music • Books, magazines, etc. • Internet

Peer Groupsrefer to people who are roughly the same age and/or who share other social characteristics

School / EducationEducation is the agency responsible for socializing groups of young people in particular skills and values in society.

Socialization takes three forms in school:

• Official curriculum

• Social curriculum

• Hidden curriculum