What is socialization? Sociology 101

Today we are talking about one of the most important concepts in sociological discourse -- socialization.

In this chapter, students will:
Consider the different levels of socialization (micro and macro, primary and secondary) and how they form, complement, or challenge a person’s norms, values, and beliefs
Examine different factors and mechanisms of socialization including anticipatory socialization, resocialization, total institutions, and life stages
Review key agents of socialization
Differentiate between the ways that conflict theory, feminism, functionalism, and symbolic interactionism approach socialization
And Explore core concepts that help explain how people form and perform their sense of self and their social roles, and how social media influence this process of self-presentation

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