Julius has been part of a street gang in the city in which he lives since he was very young. The gang is not violent and serves as a support system for Julius. He has a good relationship with his family as well. He goes to the local college and has remained a member of the gang. Mahmoud also goes to college and has joined a fraternity. He really enjoys the fraternity and has been playing an active role. Mahmoud also has a good relationship with his family. When comparing these two subcultures, which one is more likely to be an important agent of socialization?
A. The fraternity will likely play a greater role because of the higher education level of its members.
B. Both the gang and the fraternity can play equally significant roles as socializing agents.
C. Both will play a relatively insignificant role because the family has been the major socializing agent.
D. The gang will play a greater role because the members join when they are so young.
Answer: B
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