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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 The book argues that, while socialization has sometimes been framed as an outdated, static approach, it in fact remains highly relevant and continues to provide valuable insight into how we come to act and think as we do.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

In an ideal world, social media would be a primary focus of consumption choices and production possibilities for any individuals in a free market system. This technology would become key in living the modern Western culture lifestyle as the information is too critical to understanding the goings-on both in markets but in the world as well. Producers should include this focus as a key component in understanding the market and reaching the most consumers. Government policy as well should include a larger social media presence. The presented findings argue that the impacts of social media help decrease inefficiencies in the market. It increases competition, increases production, and increases technological innovation. It lowers marketing costs and lowers barriers into a market. Social media technology increases the quality of the products by eliminating "lemons" and through the competition between more firms across any online market. This creates winners as the consumers get higher quality products, but the owners' of "lemons" and firms with a nonexistent online presence lose out to the increased competition. The social welfare is increased by the social media technology and policy should keep out of the application of the technology. However, public policy should try to protect the autonomy of the online services and fight against potential abuse. As the technologies grow, a risk is shown for the possibility of developing monopoly type market dominance. This should be avoided to maximize the societal gains to this technology.

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.

Interview studies were conducted in 1951 (N = 600) & 1962 (N = 450) to examine whether the term "political socialization" applies to adults as well as to the young. Both support the hypothesis that reference groups & the climate of society exert a strong influence on adult political socialization. Political, social, & economic climate are found to influence the political responses of those aged 50+ & young people to approximately the same degree. It is concluded that traditional variables, eg, age, sex, & SC differences, may be time- & place-bound -- ie, dependent on a particular "societal landscape." While, for example, in adolescence parental modeling plays a strong role, in later life its influence will remain only if the individual can back it up with appropriate cognitive & attitudinal supports. 6 Figures, 23 References. S. Karganovic.