Socialisation Flashcards
1
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Define socialisation
A
Learning the accepted norms and values of society.
2
Q
Define nature and nurture
A
Nature: genes
Nurture: upbringing
3
Q
What is primary and secondary socialisation?
A
Primary socialisation - when we are in intimate and prolonged contact with our family
Secondary socialisation - other agents of socialisation.
4
Q
Examples of agencies of socialisation
A
- Peer group
- Education
- Media
- Religion
- Workplace
5
Q
Social control
A
Ways through which our behaviours are controlled
6
Q
Define Formal and informal mechanisms of social control & for examples
A
Formal: directly and explicitly control the behaviour of the population.
Examples:- warnings from police
- sentences from court
- exclusion from school
Informal: behaviour is controlled more subtly.
Examples:- grounded from parents
- promoted at work
