Asked by Azooz AL-mohammdi on Jun 09, 2024

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"Boys will be boys and girls will be girls." How would a sociologist analyze this statement in the context of socialization? In your answer,mention at least three agents of socialization as discussed in the text and give examples.

Socialization

The process through which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their society or social group.

Agents of Socialization

Individuals, groups, or institutions that play a significant role in the socialization process, influencing the development of beliefs, values, and behaviors.

Sociologist

A social scientist who studies human societies, their interactions, and the processes that preserve and change them, focusing on social relationships, institutions, and behaviors.

  • Pinpoint and elucidate the key actors of socialization and how they contribute to the development of individuals.
  • Discuss the impact of gender socialization and the sociological perspectives on gender differences.
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White Wolf96Jun 10, 2024
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Students should mention how family,peers,education systems,and mass media play a role in socializing boys to be boys and girls to be girls.