Socialization is . . .
The process by which human beings learn the physical, mental, and social skills they need to become individuals and to function in society.
But how does this happen?
Sociologist have many theories as to how socialization happens. We will be looking at 9 different theories.
Activity
1) Get into groups of 2 or 3
2) Each group will get to select 1 of the 9 theories on Socialization
4) Pick out the Big ideas
5) Briefly present your theory's bid idea to the class
2) Each group will get to select 1 of the 9 theories on Socialization
- John Locke's- The Tabula Rasa
- Charles Cooley's -Looking Glass Self
- George Mead's- Role Taking
- Sigmund Freud's- Psychoanalytic View
- B.F. Skinner's- Behaviorism
- Erik Erikson's - 8 Stages of Life
- Jean Piaget's- Cognitive Development
- Lawrence Kohlberg's- Moral Development
- Albert Bandura- Social Learning Theory
4) Pick out the Big ideas
5) Briefly present your theory's bid idea to the class
6) Using the 9 theories watch the videos below and pick one or two of the theories that help to explain the success and failure of these stories
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