Sociology Agencies of Socialization

What is social class?

• A form of social stratification

• A type of family structure

• A method of education

• A type of media influence

Which agency of socialisation is usually the main one during childhood?

• Education

• Peer relationships

• The media

• Family

What is the hidden curriculum?

• The social norms taught by parents

• The rules of the classroom

• The informal lessons learned in school

• The formal curriculum taught in schools

What do peer groups consist of?

• Teachers and students

• Family members

• People of the same age and status

• People of different ages

How do children learn from the media?

• By passively accepting all messages

• By interacting with media for longer periods

• By ignoring media content

• By only watching educational programs

What role do religious organisations play in socialisation?

• They provide entertainment

• They teach moral values

• They focus only on education

• They have no impact on socialisation

What is a key feature of modern industrial societies regarding education?

• Education is informal

• Children attend nursery schools

• Parents do not influence education

• Education is only for the wealthy

What is the impact of peer relationships in traditional societies?

• They are only formed in schools

• They are not important

• They are based on age groups and rites of passage

• They are less influential than family

What is one way children learn from their families?

• By only learning from siblings

• By avoiding family interactions

• By internalising language and behaviour

• By ignoring their parents

What is the primary function of education in modern societies?

• To promote social inequality

• To prepare individuals for the workforce

• To limit access to knowledge

• To discourage critical thinking