Social self & socialization

Social Self & Socialization

1. Social Self & Socialization

2. Social Self George Herbert Mead , a sociologist from the late 1800s, is well known for his  theory of the social self , which includes the concepts of 'self,' 'me,' and 'I.' Mead's work focuses on the way in which the self is developed.

3. Mead's theory of the social self is based on the perspective that the self emerges from social interactions, such as: observing and interacting with others responding to others' opinions about oneself and internalizing external opinions and internal feelings about oneself Social Self The social aspect of self is an important distinction because other sociologists and psychologists felt that the self was based on biological factors and inherited traits. According to Mead, the self is not there from birth, but it is developed over time from social experiences and activities.

4. According to Mead, three activities develop the self: language, play, and games. Language  develops self by allowing individuals to respond to each other through symbols, gestures, words, and sounds . Development of Self Play  develops self by allowing individuals to take on different roles, pretend, and express expectation of others. Play develops one's self-consciousness through role-playing. Games  develop self by allowing individuals to understand and adhere to the rules of the activity. Self is developed by understanding that there are rules in which one must abide by in order to win the game or be successful at an activity.

5. According to Mead's theory, the self has two sides or phases: 'me' and 'I.' The  'me'  is considered the socialized aspect of the individual. The 'me' represents learned behaviors, attitudes, and expectations of others and of society. Two Sides of Self: Me & I The  'I' , therefore, can be considered the present and future phase of the self. The 'I' represents the individual's identity based on response to the 'me .' The 'me' and the 'I' have a didactic relationship.

6. Socialization The Socialization Process Humans learn the expectations of society through socialization . Socialization is different based on race, gender and class.

7. Socialization as Social Control

8. Socialization Agents of Socialization Families introduce children to the expectations of society. Socialization is different based on race, gender and class. The Family

9. Socialization Agents of Socialization The average young person (age 8–19) spends 6 3/4 hours per day immersed in media in various forms, often using multiple media forms simultaneously. Television is the dominant medium, although half of all youth use a computer daily. The Media

10. Socialization Agents of Socialization For children, peer culture is an important source of identity. Through interaction with peers, children learn concepts of self, gain social skills, and form values and attitudes. Peers

11. Socialization Agents of Socialization Children tend to develop the same religious beliefs as their parents. Very often those who disavow religion return to their original faith at some point in their life, especially if they have strong ties to their family of origin and after they form families of their own. Religion

12. Socialization Agents of Socialization Through sports, men and women learn concepts of self. Men learn that being competitive in sports is considered a part of “manhood.” Sports

13. Socialization Agents of Socialization In school, teachers and other students are the source of expectations that encourage children to think and behave in particular ways. Research finds that teachers respond differently to boys than to girls, with boys receiving more of their attention. Schools

14. Socialization Theories of Socialization

15. Object Relations Theory of Socialization Individual Learning process Formation of self Influence of society Infants identify with same-sex parent Emerges through separating oneself from primary caretaker Division of labor in the family shapes identity

16. Psychoanalytic Theory of Socialization Individual Learning process Formation of self Influence of society Unconscious mind shapes behavior Emerges from tension between id and superego Societal expectations are represented by the superego

17. Social Learning Theory of Socialization Individual Learning process Formation of self Influence of society People respond to social stimuli in their environment Created through interaction of mental and social worlds Young children learn principles that shape the external world

18. Functionalist Theory of Socialization Individual Learning process Formation of self Influence of society People internalize role expectations in society Internalizing the values of society reinforces social consensus Society relies on conformity to maintain social equilibrium

19. Conflict Theory of Socialization Individual Learning process Formation of self Influence of society Aspirations that are part of identity are shaped by available opportunities Group consciousness is formed in the context of a system of inequality Social control agents exert pressure to conform

20. Symbolic Interaction Theory of Socialization Individual Learning process Formation of self Influence of society Children learn by taking the role of significant others Emerges as the creative self interacts with social expectations of others Expectations of others form the context for learning social roles

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