Socialization

Socialization

the cultural process of learning to participate in a group (how we learn)

tabula rasa

clean slate

functionalism

creates norms/rules for us which creates stability

conflict theory

we have the process in order to keep the status quo

the me

the part of the self formed through socialization (how you are taught)

the I

the part of the self that accounts for unlearned spontaneous acts (instinct)

Looking glass self

an image of yourself based on what you think others think of you (your behavior changes because of that view)

Role taking

assuming the view point of someone else to shape your behavior

I → Me ex.

kids wants friend’s toy but resisting because you know it’s wrong

looking glass self ex.

making parents a homemade present and you think they don’t like it so now you think your a bad kid

role taking ex.

teacher saying “imagine how that person feels” and the kids apologizes

total institutions

places which people are seperated from the general public and controlled by officials in charge

total institutions ex.

military, prison

desocialization

process of giving up old norms, values, beliefs, and attitudes

resocialization

process of adopting new norms, values, beliefs, and attitudes

How resocialization?

introduce rules/rewards, who you spend time with

Problems resocialization?

they won’t adapt, no longer fit in

Benefit resocialization?

function for the better

How desocialization?

separate them, rewards/punishments

Problems desocialization?

make them unhappy, people don’t want to

Benefits desocialization?

change for the better

desocialization/resocialization ex.

teen adoptions, new school, leaving prison after 30yrs.