Agents of Socialization and Classical Experiment

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24 May 2018
Discussion one: Agents of socialization
Socialization is the process through which individuals become internalized into the
ideologies and norms of a society through learning and teaching. Socialization leads to the
continuity of cultures and societies. Socialization is a continuous process and usually occurs
through socialization agents such as School, family, mass media and peers. Out of the four,
family and school have influenced me the most. The family as the first socialization agent that I
was introduced to has played a major role in shaping my personality. It also instilled in me a set
of beliefs, norms, and values that distinguish me from other human beings. These beliefs and
norms and values have influenced my ethnicity, religion and social status. Apart from the
cultural values, the family has also played a major role in influencing my attitude towards me
and other people (Giddens et al 36).
The school comes second after the family. It has particularly played a major role in
shaping my thinking process by widening my perspectives on the way I perceive myself and the
society. It has also influenced my social life by introducing me to social regulations, rules and
rights thus it has helped me to live according to my own knowledge and ideas. My ability to
manage matters in my everyday life has been as a result of arithmetic, writing and reading
concepts that I’ve learnt in school (Grusec and Hastings 88).