Socialization-How do we become who we are?

Question 1

At what age do you think people begin to be socialized by their peers?

Accepted Answer

2, at birth, 11, 8

Question 2

Do you think seeing violence on television, in movies, or on the Web can make a person violent?

Accepted Answer

No, never., Yes, seeing violence leads to acting violent., Maybe, but it depends on a lot of other factors.

Question 3

How powerful is the media in shaping who you are?

Accepted Answer

Very powerful., Somewhat powerful, but only if you let them shape you., Not very powerful at all., It depends on what type of media it is.

Question 4

If you attended a completely different school in a totally different location would you be you?

Accepted Answer

Not really, family, peers and media is shape me more., Yes, school plays a large role in shaping who you are., Maybe, but I'm not quite sure.

Question 5

Would it be a good idea for different ages of kids to be mixed together at school?

Accepted Answer

Yes, people learn best when they're mixed up age-wise., No, people learn best when they're with their age group.

Question 6

Do you think reading about violence affects people in the same way that watching violence does?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the individual., Yes, being exposed to violence in any format affects people., No, seeing violence is always more influential than reading., Actually, reading about violence is much worse.

Question 7

Have peers always had a strong influence or do day cares/schools make peer influence stronger?

Accepted Answer

Peers have always been a powerful agent of socialization., Before public schools, peers exerted much less influence.

Question 8

Should school be required for everyone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it teaches us how to be part of our society., No, it's up to the family to decide how to best socialize., Yes, but only until the age of thirteen.

Question 9

In what situations can a peer group become a more powerful influence than a person's family?

Accepted Answer

When the family is absent or inattentive., It happens to everyone as they become teenagers., It depends on the individual and the context., It never occurs, the family is always the strongest agent.

Question 10

Do you think most people your age spend too much time in front of screens?

Accepted Answer

No, most of my peers spend a healthy amount of time., It depends, some do but plenty don't., No, life in our society is based on screens., Yes, but only because we've been raised that way.

Question 11

Do you think most of your peers spend enough time reading?

Accepted Answer

It depends, reading isn't necessarily beneficial for all., Yes, but they might be using screens instead of books., No, teens need to read more.

Question 12

Should people have to be licensed or pass a test before they give birth?

Accepted Answer

No, giving birth is a fundamental freedom that all deserve., Yes, b/c the family plays such a large role in socialization

Question 13

Why do you think most countries require their citizens to attend school?

Accepted Answer

In order to socialize people for life in society., In order to train workers so the economy stays strong.

Question 14

Do you think the media has shaped how you think about race or gender/sexuality?

Accepted Answer

Somewhat, but family and peers have shaped me even more., No, not really. I form my opinions on this topics on my own., Yes, although in ways that I'm not always aware of.

Question 15

Why do you think sociologists claim the family is the most important agent of socialization?

Accepted Answer

the human brain develops most rapidly in its youngest years, family is our first exposure to society/culture, people spend most of their time with their family

Question 16

Does witnessing family violence at a young age affects how violent a person becomes later?

Accepted Answer

No, it has more to do with natural personality traits., Maybe, but it depends on the type of violence and how often., Yes, witnessing family violence always shapes a person.

Question 17

In your opinion, can a single parent raise a child as effectively as two parents?

Accepted Answer

It depends on a lot of other factors., No, never., Yes, always.

Question 18

What is an appropriate age for kids to start looking at screens, (TV, computer, etc.)?

Accepted Answer

Children should never look at screens before the age of 2., The age and images don't matter; too much is always bad., As long as the images are appropriate, any age is fine., Children should never look at acsreen before the age of 5.

Question 19

Which of the agents of socialization has the most influence on a person's development?

Accepted Answer

family, media, school, peers

Question 20

Do you think looking at a screen, (TV, computer, movie, etc.), for too long is bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Yes, always., No, never., Maybe, but it depends on what you're looking at.

Socialization-How do we become who we are?

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Socialization-How do we become who we are?

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