Socialization

the process through which you learn to become a proficient member of society, how you learn culture

The Looking Glass Self (Charles Horton Cooley)

we see ourselves by the reaction of others • How I think or imagine I appear to others (prior to interaction) • How others react to me/judgement (during interactions) • both = self concept

Taking the Role of Other (George Herbert Mead)

3 stages (preparatory, play, and game)

Self

distinct identity deveioped through social interaction

Significant Other

social group agents (family, peers)

Generalized Others

Common expectations of society in general

Preparatory Stage

the first stage where children mimic or imitate others (imitation)

Play Stage

take on the role/identity of Someone else (Pretend)

Game Stage

anticipate the actions of others based on social rules (complex relationships)

Institutional Agents

School, workplace, religion, government, mass media

Nature vs. Nurture

-nature-genetic, inherent, biology (height, hair, eyes, temper) -nurture-environment

Agents of Socialization

•Institutional agents-education, religion, enviorment •Social group agents- family, peers

Anticipatory Socialization

prepare for future roles/ identity

Resocialization

old behavior replaced with new behavior

Degradation Ceremony

break down and build old identity with new identity (Total institutions)