AGENTS OF
SOCIALIZATION
Chapter 3 – Sociology – Mrs. Madison
Agents of Socialization
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Agents of Socialization: People or groups that
affect our self-concept, emotions, attitudes,
behaviors, or other orientations toward life.
The Family
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The family is the first group to have a major impact
on the development of our “self”
Family and Social Class
 Discipline
 Skills
 Development
The Neighborhood
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Poor Neighborhoods vs. Wealthy Neighborhoods
Religion
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Religion influences values
Day Care
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Children who attend daycare are more likely to…
The School
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Latent Functions
 Hidden
curriculum
 Corridor Curriculum
Peer Groups
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Family influence
declines as children are
exposed to more agents
of socialization
Influence of peer
groups can be
dominating and extend
to violating social norms
Sports
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Teach values as well as
physical skills
Profound effect on selfimage
Workplace
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Early jobs teach us skills and influence our view of
the world
Anticipatory Socialization
Work can become part of our self-image