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HOW ARE WE SOCIALIZED?

1. The Family• Most important social agent!• Socializes children• Teaches them how to walk, talk, act, etc.• Can be intentional or unintentional

2. Peer Groups Influential during pre-teen & teen years Look for acceptance from others Can be at odds with family socialization

HOW ARE WE SOCIALIZED?

3.Schools• Deliberately teach knowledge and skills

• Adults unintentionally model behaviors

4.The Media• TV = #1 agent – 98% of US homes have one

• Average kid = 28 hours per week

• Positive: Expands viewers world, educates viewers

• Negative: Exposes children to violence and “white America”

How do fairy tales help to socialize children?

Simulation: Applying What You’ve Learned

• Create a time line of your life that includes important events and how they changed your life and personality.

• Compare your personality to other family members, and write an essay describing yours.

Personality Analysis