Agents of Socialization
People and groups that influence your...
- Self-concept
- Emotions
- Attitudes
- Behavior
Family
First source
Influence of social class/employment
- Blue Collar/Jobs
Close Supervision
Expect their children's lives to be like theirs
Stress obedience and outward conformity
- Middle Class/Jobs
More freedom
More independence at work
Encouraged initiative
Mass Media
Forms of communication directed towards a large audience
Reinforce gender stereotypes:
- Sports: female athletes receive less coverage
- More male than female characters
- Men: higher status
- Stereotype breaking characters: mixed messages
Neighborhood
Poor neighborhoods: negative outcomes
Less transition: more community
Religion
Right and wrong
Basic ideas of morality
Pervasive in society
Day Care
Quality
Low income children: more hours = higher scores on language tests
Schools
Hidden curriculum"
Hierarchy
Respect authority
Punctual
Follow Rules
"Self-fulfilling prophesies": teacher expectations
Peer Groups
Individuals of the same age, linked by common interests
Popularity:
Boys
- Athletic ability
- Coolness
- Toughness
- High grades = low popularity
Girls
- Family background
- Physical appearance (clothing, make-up)
- Ability to attract popular boys
- Good
Workplace
Learn skills and perspective on the world
Work becomes apart of yourself
Job vs career
Anticipatory socialization: learning to play a role before entering it