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""How does society form and transform individuals? Sociology has been asking this question since its inception and "socialization" has been analyzed from different vantage points by various prominent thinkers. Socialization offers an overview of some of these perspectives in the classic work of key theorists and contemporary research that has either developed or challenged these ideas. The book argues that, while socialization has sometimes been framed as an outdated, static approach, it in fact remains highly relevant and continues to provide valuable insight into how we come to act and think as we do. Drawing on a wide variety of empirical examples, the book offers a lively, accessible account of primary and secondary socialization, and how they interconnect. By considering socialization as a process that continues throughout the life course, the book highlights the dynamic and enduring ways in which the social world is involved in shaping and reshaping individuals, shedding productive light on the effects of class, gender, and race, as well as on inequality and domination. Socialization will appeal to students and scholars in sociology, as well as other disciplines such as psychology and education.""--

For centuries, humans have wondered what it means to be human. Sociologists suggest that the answer lies in understanding how we become human. This process, known as socialization, is the focus of this brand-new, full-color resource. The comprehensive guide examines how our identities are shaped by the cultures in which we live and how we, in return, play a role in shaping our social worlds. Special emphasis is given to gender, race, social class, and adult socialization processes and outcomes

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Consensus and Dissent: Trends in Political Socialization Research -- I: Homogeneous and Supportive Outcomes -- 1 : Assumptions about the Learning of Political Values -- 2 : The Child's Image of Government -- 3 : Children and Politics -- 4 : The Development of Political Attitudes in Children -- II: Subcultures of Discontent -- 5 : The Malevolent Leader: Political Socialization in an American Subculture -- 6 : Becoming a Radical -- 7 : The Political Socialization of the American Negro -- 8 : The Political Socialization of Black Children -- Bibliography -- Index

Presents a social psychological account of how the lives of children are shaped by social interaction, particularly interaction with parents and other caretakers. Examines the special language of children, their socialization experiences, and the emergence of their self-conceptions--all as they occur in their natural surroundings: daycare centers, homes, playgrounds, schools, and many other places.