SOC224H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Character Education, Talcott Parsons, Hidden Curriculum
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Shaping the identity of kids from young teens to adults. Society as a social system of inter-related parts. Overt = abc"s, 123"s but also have covert practices such as conformity, competitiveness, obedience to authority, manage success/failure. Socialization and marx/conflict theory: socialization reproduces inequality, hidden curriculum: socialize into subordinate positions (poor) or socialize into power. An example of this kind of socialization argument. Teaching about social structure, teaching their role as a student. How not to stand out, get in line and submit; obedience. Bad student: someone who challenges the teacher"s authority. Mini society: kids have to learn, get along with each other, leadership, know their role. Kindergarten vs. labour market: preparing them for the labour market, not just educational success: based on heterosexuality. Token economics , reward for good behaviour (stickers, play time etc. ) Gender and sexuality norms; male and female (line up according to gender)
