Module 5 Socialization
Module 5 Socialization
OBJECTIVES
• Explain the context, content, processes and
consequence of socialization
• Displays mastery in identifying the content and
context to be observed in interacting with others in
society and the consequences in ignoring the rules
• Recognize the value of the agents in socialization
when it comes to influencing the members of the
community
VOCABULARY
STATUS
TTSUAS 1. IS AN INDIVIDUAL’S POSITION IN HIS OR HER SOCIETY, WHICH
CARRIES WITH IT A SET OF DEFINED RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
ROLES
ESOLR 2. THE SETS OF EXPECTATION FROM PEOPLE WHO OCCUPY A
PARTICULAR STATUS
CONFORMITY
OCMTINFOYR 3. IS THE ACT OF FOLLOWING THE ROLES AND GOALS OF
ONE’S SOCIETY
DEVIANCE
ANVEDIEC 4. THE ACT OF VIOLATING THE PRESCRIBED SOCIAL NORMS.
PRIMARY IDENTITY 5. CONSIST OF THE ROLES AND STATUTES THAT AN
INDIVIDUAL LEARNS AS A A CHILD
TASK 1:
1. Do you believe in the saying “no man is an island”? Why and why
not?
2. Explain the meaning of the quote: “Man is a Social Being”
MAN AS A SOCIAL
BEING
• PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
• SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
• VALUES FORMATION
• SOCIAL INTEGRATION AND ADJUSTMENT
• SOCIAL CONTROL AND STABILITY
IMPORTANCE
nc e s
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infl
AGENTS OF
SOCIALIZATION
• MASS
MEDIA GUIDE EVERY INDIVIDUAL IN
• FAMILY UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS
• SCHOOL HAPPENING IN OUR SOCIETY
• PEER
GROUP
• CHURCH
HOW CAN WE
ADOPT/ADAPT TO
OUR SOCIETY?
• Social Control theory- deviance caused by a lack in stronger social bonds within a
society.
• Rational Choice Theory- the individual’s decision to follow or to go against social
norms is dependent on their perceived cost and benefit of such action.
• Differential Association Theory- deviance is learned by an individual from those he or
she associates with.
• Labeling Theory- actions are initially not considered deviant until they are labelled as
such by members of community.
• Conflict Theory- society consists of opposing groups of people whose access to power
is unequal.
• Structural-functionalist Theory- this theory proposes two perspectives in the formation
of deviant behaviour.
2 ELEMENTS THAT
PROMOTE SOCIAL
CONTROL
1. Internalization- is an integral part of communicating
and incorporating social norms to an individual’s
personality
2. Sanctions- powerful in leading an individual to
conform to social norms
TYPES OF
SANCTIONS