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JSS1 · Socialization · SCS/SOC — JSS1.05

Agents of Socialization

Discusses the primary agents of socialization and their overall importance in human development.

What students will learn

  • Define the term socialization.
  • Identify the primary agents of socialization.
  • Explain the roles played by the family and school in individual development.
  • Describe how peer groups and mass media influence behavior.
  • Discuss the importance of socialization in forming a well-adjusted citizen.

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