SOC 104 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Talcott Parsons, Erik Erikson, Phallic Stage
Document Summary
Socialization: the process by which people learn to become members of society, starting at birth and continuing through life. * at birth, children begin to learn the basics of social interaction as well as cognitive and emotional skills and expectations which helps them to develop a concept of them self. * language is important as it allows them to categorize their experiences. * learn social roles, patterns in behaviors in speci c people, status differences, norms. * the way people are socialized depends on where and how they were brought up. * socialization occurs in the process of social interaction. * 2 major accomplishments of socialization are the development of a self concept and the internalization of social experiences. * family is the primary agent as they socialize their children both intentionally (tell them what to eat, how to dress) and unintentionally (as they become aware of authority, gender, race, intimacy, etc)
