Cultural Concepts and Socialization Agents

Cultural Leveling

Process of cultures becoming increasingly similar.

Example of Media Influence (Agent of Socialization)

Middle Students making a burn book because they watched mean girls

Cultural Diffusion

Spread of cultural traits between societies.

Agents of Socialization

Entities influencing individual social development.

Family- Agent

Primary agent teaching societal norms and values.

Education- Agent

Formal institutions teaching knowledge and social skills.

Religion (agent of socialization)

Provides moral guidelines and community sense.

Peers (agent of socialization)

Individuals of similar age influencing behavior.

Example of Mass Media (Agent of Socialization)

Platforms disseminating information to large audiences.

Cultural Imperialism

Dominant culture imposes values on others.

Hidden Curriculum

Unwritten values taught alongside formal subjects.

social location

the group memberships that people have because of their location in history and society

Example of Cultural Imperialism

English as global language diminishing local languages.

Example of Socialization

Popular styles of fashion adopted within peer groups.

religious socialization

Introduce certain beliefs to children
ensure that they will carry on a religious tradition

Cultural Norms

Accepted behaviors within a culture.

Example of Cultural Leveling

Global restaurants promoting similar dining experiences.