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Role of School and Media in Socialization

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Role of School and Media in Socialization

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What is one of the significant roles of teachers in a child's education?

To create competition among students.

To evaluate the child's academic performance.

To expose the child to societal culture and values. (correct)

To discourage independent thinking.

Which mass media is highlighted as particularly influential in the socialization process?

Social media platforms.

Newspapers.

Television. (correct)

Podcasts.

How does the printed word contribute to socialization in literate societies?

By providing entertainment value exclusively.

By restricting access to knowledge.

By facilitating monetary transactions.

By expressing cultural experiences and beliefs. (correct)

What term does David Riesman use to describe individuals who are guided by their conscience?

<p>Inner-directed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What varies among individuals in their responses to socialization influences?

<p>Their natural predilections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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School's Role in Socialization

Children's formal introduction to societal culture begins at school.
Exposure to a wider range of knowledge, including lore, learning, arts, sciences, values, beliefs, customs, and taboos.
Teachers are crucial during this formative stage, leaving lasting impressions.
Printed materials like books and magazines further influence socialisation, expressing societal experiences and knowledge.

Mass Media's Influence

Radio and television significantly contribute to socialization alongside newspapers.
These media directly communicate cultural messages.
Television specifically has a powerful impact due to visual and auditory communication.
Individual reactions to these influences can vary, dependent on predisposition.
Categorizations like 'tradition-directed', 'other-directed', and 'inner-directed' individuals describe varied responses.

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Explore how schools serve as a formal introduction to societal culture for children through the influence of teachers and printed materials. Additionally, learn about the powerful role of mass media, including television and radio, in shaping cultural messages and individual responses to socialization. This quiz will assess your understanding of these significant social influences.