SOC.SS.6.B
Differentiate the agents of socialization and evaluate their functions and roles.
Sociology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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agents of socializationfunctionsrolessocialization
Skills
- differentiate (agents of socialization) #dok2
- evaluate (functions of agents of socialization) #dok3
- evaluate (roles of agents of socialization) #dok3
- identify (agents of socialization) #dok1
- explain (importance of various agents in socialization) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the main agents of socialization. #dok1
- I can differentiate between various agents of socialization, such as family, peers, school, and media. #dok2
- I can explain the importance of different agents of socialization in shaping individuals. #dok2
- I can evaluate the functions of agents of socialization in society. #dok3
- I can assess the roles played by different agents of socialization throughout a person's life. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Different agents of socialization shape individual values, beliefs, and behaviors in unique ways.
- The functions and roles of socialization agents evolve through different stages of life and societal context.
Essential Questions
- What are the major agents of socialization and how do they differ from one another?
- In what ways do family, media, school, and peers influence an individual's development?
- How do the roles and functions of agents of socialization change throughout a person's life?
- Which agent of socialization do you think has the greatest impact on individuals, and why?
- How might the influence of agents of socialization vary across different cultures or societies?