Socialization and Social Change Assignment 5 PDF

Socialization And social change How does socialization influence us and the world around us? Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson, you should be able to: 01 Explain the concept of socialization. 02 Describe how we have been...

Socialization And social change How does socialization influence us and the world around us? Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson, you should be able to: 01 Explain the concept of socialization. 02 Describe how we have been socialized. 03 Explain how socialization can be a barrier to or a for for social change. Discuss: In what ways did the way we socialize change during the pandemic? What about after the pandemic? What is socialization? How do you know how to act in a social setting? How do you acquire social skills? These skills were taught to you by your caregivers as a child and baby. This process is called socialization. How do we learn social norms? Socialization teaches us how to adapt and function in our society. These norms, or expected behaviours, can vary culture by culture, and region by region. They can even vary group by group. What is considered normal in one group, may not be considered typical behaviour in another. Example: In Canada, tipping at a restaurant in considered normal, and is expected. To not tip is a social faux pas, and you would be judged and scorned. However, travel to a country where this is not the norm, and you would be heavily judged, and probably misunderstood, if you tried to tip your server. Brainstorm: Who in your life has taught you social norms? Think beyond your childhood caregivers. Daycare workers Friends extended family bosses/coworkers Teachers Agents of Socialization In the circle in your notes, create a pie chart. How much has each group you identified influenced your life? Discuss Has the degree in which your family socializes you changed from childhood to being a teenager/young adult? How much influence on the way you interact with the world? The Case of feral children Watch the video on the next slide and answe the questions below. 1. In what ways did a lack of socialization affect Genie? 2. What did researchers learn about socialization and language acquisition? 3. What can we take away about socialization from this case? Genie Wiley - TLC Documentary (2003) From the TLC documentary 'Wild Child :The Story Of Feral Children'. Susan M. Wiley(B. Apr. 18. 1957) 6722 N. Golden West Ave. Arcadia,CA 91007 She was not a wild child, she was an extremely abused child. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtgnjRY_Z7w http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=4804490page=1#.UYgsK0odfCp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmdycJQi4QA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3oy6vK7gsg http://www.cultureunplugged.com/play/7847/Born-Genius--My-Brilliant-Brain How can socialization affect change? A paradigm shift occurs when a person undergoes a radical change. When someone is socialized in a particular family, they often inherit the worldview of their family or peers. A paradigm shift may occur when an individual experiences some kind of major life event that transforms their way of thinking or even completely shifts everything they thought was true. How can socialization affect change? A paradigm shift occurs when a person undergoes a radical change. When someone is socialized in a particular family, they often inherit the worldview of their family or peers. A paradigm shift may occur when an individual experiences some kind of major life event that transforms their way of thinking or even completely shifts everything they thought was true. Example paradigm shift? How does the main character in Eat, Pray, Love, undergo a Watch the Official EAT PRAY LOVE Trailer in HD Release Date: 13 August 2010 (United States) Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts) is a modern woman on a quest to marvel at and travel the world while rediscovering and reconnecting with her true inner self in Eat Pray Love. At a crossroads after a divorce, Gilbert takes a year-long sabbatical from her job and steps uncharacteristically out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life. In her wondrous and exotic travels, she experiences the simple pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of prayer in India, and, finally and unexpectedly, the inner peace and balance of love in Bali. Based on an inspiring true story, Eat Pray Love proves that there really is more than one way to let yourself go and see the world. Genre: Drama / Romance Cast: James Franco, Richard Jenkins, Julia Roberts, Billy Crudup, Viola Davis, Javier Bardem Director: Ryan Murphy Screenplay By: Jennifer Salt, Ryan Murphy Subscribe to Sony Pictures for more great content: http://bit.ly/SonyPicsSubscribe http://www.facebook.com/eatpraylovemovie Scenario: A teenager lives in a small, isolated community. He went to a small school with only 15 students in his grade. He didn’t make many friends in high school, as he felt very awkward and anxious. He mainly interacts with his parents until he decides to move away for university. His parents don’t encourage his interest in art, and make him take business studies in university. His parents discourage him from disagreeing with their world views. Once this teenager leaves home, he tries hard to make friends and attends some events on-campus. He makes friends with a group of students heavily involved in activism on campus. Scenario: 1. Who are the main agents of socialization? 2. How could socializing with one group vs. the other be a barrier to change? 3. How could socializing with one group vs. the other be a force for change? Discuss: How might socialization be a barrier to social change? How might socialization be a force for change? Why might socialization be important when looking at the effectiveness of activism? Exit ticket: Looking at your venn diagram, pick 1 person or group that influenced you. In a short paragraph, explain how socialization with that person or group affected your life.