socialisation

socialisation

socialisation is the process by which people learn how to behave in society

    it teaches us values, rules, culture and acceptable behaviour

    the importance of socialisation

        it helps us to:

            know who we are

            learn right and wrong

            understand rules in society

            gain skills needed to live with others

            build friendships and relationships

agents of socialisation

    these are people or institutions that teach us how to behave

        family

            first teacher: teaches love, care, language and behaviour

        school

            teaches knowledge, discipline and social rules

        peers

            friends who influence dressing, behaviour and attitudes

        media

            tv, radio, movies and social media shape our views

        religion

            teaches morals, values and good behaviour

nature and nurture

    nature are the traits we are are born with (genes)

    nurture is what we learn from our environment

        both affect development, but socialisation focuses more on nurture

development of self

    through socialisation, we develop

        self-concept - what we think of ourselves

        self-esteem - how we feel about our worth

        self-identity - who we are in society

resocialisation

    this means learning new ways of behaviour when we enter a new situation such as;

        starting school or college

        joining the military

        beginning a new job

        socialisation and inequality

socialisation can cause inequality by:

    supporting unfair systems

    favouring some groups over others

    limiting chances for some people