Socialization

How humans learn how to human

An official definition of socialization...

A continuing process whereby an individual acquires a personal identity and learns the norms, values, behavior, and social skills appropriate to their social position. 

SOURCE: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/socialization

Sociologists generally recognize four primary

agents of socialization...

1. Family

2. School

3. Peers

4. Mass media

1. Family

Most influential for humans under age 5

2. School

Most influential for humans age 5 - 12

3. Peers

Most influential for humans age 12+

4. Mass media

Most influential for humans age [---]

Socialization

By kdukes

Socialization

A simple framework for understanding socialization and its agents

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