sociology
what is socialisation?
socialisation is the process of learning norms and values of a particular culture
what are agencies of socialisation?
agencies of socialisation are institutions and people that influence our norms and values. there are primary and secondary agents
Examples of primary agents of socialisation?
the family, parents
Example of secondary socialisation?
education,religion,media,our peers and the workplace
what is imitation?
imitation is copying or mirroring the behaviour of others. imitation plays a big part in learning the norms, values and language of a culture
what are role models?
this is when people follow the example of those who they respect and are of a higher status. role models tend to be the same gender.
what is canalisation?
canalisation is when boys and gurls are channelled into "appropriate" activities to reinforce gender stereotypes.
what is an example of canalisation?
for example, boys may be given nerf guns and lego to encourage aggression, whereas girls may be given babydolls to encourage caregiving
what are sanctions?
sanctions socially control our behaviour by discouraging deviance
what sanctions might you recieve from your family?
naughty step, time out, phone ban etc.
what sanctions might you recieve from school?
detention, work etc.
what sanctions might you recieve from work?
getting fired, reduced shifts