2.1 The Process of Socialisation

• What is the definition of socialisation?

  Learning norms and behaviors
• During adolescence, peers influence conformity to group norms
• Which agent is most important in primary socialisation?

  Family
• The conflict theory of socialisation emphasizes the imposition of dominant group's norms


  True
• The interactionist theory emphasizes that socialisation is a two-way process where individuals negotiate their identity.

  True
• Socialisation is the process through which individuals learn the norms, values, and behaviors of their society
• Match the agent of socialisation with its role:

  Family ↔️ Shapes early sense of identity

  Peers ↔️ Influence conformity to group norms

  School ↔️ Teaches academic skills

  Media ↔️ Exposes to cultural values
• Primary socialisation occurs primarily during early childhood
• Secondary socialisation focuses on learning specific skills and roles
• The interactionist view of socialisation emphasizes conformity, while the conflict view emphasizes negotiation.

  False
• The primary agents of socialisation include the family
• Agents of socialisation work independently to shape individuals

  False
• Secondary socialisation focuses on developing role-specific skills
• What are the three main perspectives on socialisation as discussed in the study material?

  Functionalist, Interactionist, Conflict
• Which socialisation theory highlights the role of agents like schools and media in perpetuating social inequalities?

  Conflict Theory
• What are the two main types of socialisation based on timing and agent?

  Primary and Secondary
• Key features of primary socialisation

  1️⃣ Fundamental Learning

  2️⃣ Family Influence

  3️⃣ Identity Formation

  4️⃣ Early Childhood
• The timing of secondary socialisation occurs during later life stages.


  True
• Match the socialisation theory with its view:

  Functionalist Theory ↔️ Internalizes norms for stability

  Interactionist Theory ↔️ Negotiates identity through interactions

  Conflict Theory ↔️ Reflects dominant group's values
• How does primary socialisation shape an individual's sense of self and core identity?

  Through family beliefs
• What role does the family play in socialisation?

  Shapes early identity
• Stages of identity formation in primary socialisation

  1️⃣ Interacting with family

  2️⃣ Internalizing beliefs

  3️⃣ Forming sense of self
• What is the functionalist view of socialisation?

  Maintains social order
• The functionalist theory views socialisation as a process of internalizing societal norms and values to maintain social order and stability
• Primary socialisation focuses on teaching specific skills and roles, while secondary socialisation focuses on basic norms and values.

  False
• What is the primary agent of primary socialisation?

  Family
• What are the key agents of secondary socialisation?

  Peers, School, Media, Workplace
• Secondary socialisation allows individuals to refine and expand their identity as they encounter new social roles