CH. 05 - SOCIALIZATION

Theories of Self-Development Understand the difference between psychological and sociological theories of self-development Explain the process of moral development Why Socialization Matters Understand the importance of socialization both for individuals and society Explain the nature versus nurture debate Agents of Socialization Learn the roles of families and peer groups in socialization Understand how we are socialized through formal institutions like schools, workplaces, and the government Socialization Across the Life Course Explain how socialization occurs and recurs throughout life -Understand how people are socialized into new roles at age-related transition points Describe when and how resocialization occurs