Describe the four key functions of socialization.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Socialization has four key functions that range from providing people with a social identity to transmitting culture to the next generation.a. Socialization establishes our social identity-People are who they are largely because of socialization.b. Socialization teaches us role taking-A role is the behavior expected of a person in a particular social position.c. Socialization controls our behavior-It teaches people that if they follow the rules, they are usually rewarded. If they break the rules, they may be punished.d. Socialization transmits culture to the next generation-Each generation passes its culture on to the next generation. The culture that is transmitted includes language, beliefs, values, norms, and symbols.
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