Socialization Key Words

Socialization

The way we develop through our interactions with others

Nature v Nurture

Genes vs Environment

Genie

Wild Child from the 70s

Development of Self

Humans are distinguished in being self-aware. It is something that develops over time as we mature.

Looking Glass Self

Self-concept comes from interpretations of other people and their reactions.

Stages of Development

1. Imitation

2. Play

3. Game

4. Generalized Other

Generalizaed Other

Composite of all the roles of all other participants in the game

• our perception of how people think of us.

“I” and “Me”

Subject and Object

Agents of Socialization

The Family
School
Community
Peer Group
The Media

Life Course

Life events influenced by both biological and social factors.

Life Cohort

Groups experiencing life events around the same age.

• i.e graduation