Practice Socialization (3.4) - Basic Concepts in Sociology

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Question 1.
What is socialization?
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Think about how you learned to behave in social settings.
Question 2.
Name one agent of socialization.
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Consider who has taught you the most important social lessons.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of socialization?
- To instill societal norms and values
- To create laws
- To promote individuality
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Think about what you learned in your childhood.
4Question 4.
True or False: The family is the only agent of socialization.
- True
- False
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Recall the different social contexts you interact with.
Question 5.
Describe a situation where an agent of socialization can positively and negatively influence an individual's development.
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Think of both encouraging and discouraging examples.
Question 6.
Analyze the role of socialization in maintaining cultural continuity across generations.
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Consider how traditions are carried from parents to children.

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