SOCI 2013 1st Edition Lecture 8A. Why is socialization important?1. Socialization – Definition2. Human Development – Biology and Societya. Sociobiology – Definition and Discussion. Problems – Isolation and Maltreatmenta. Isolation and Nonhuman Primates – Suggestiveb. Isolated Children – Discussion – Anna and Geniec. Child Maltreatment – Implications for Daily LifeB. Sociological Theories of Human Development. Cooley – Looking Glass Selfa. Reflected Appraisals- I am NOT what YOU think I am- I am NOT what I think I am- I AM what I THINK, YOU THINK, I AM. Meada. Different Roles- Role – TAKING (of “other”)- Role – MAKING (invest in the role)- Role – PLAYING (embedded in play)- Significant Others (friends/family)- Generalized Others (“society”)These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- “I” – spontaneous, impulsive- “Me” – Internalized Expectationsb. Stages of Self-Development- Preparatory (0-3) imitation- Play (3-5) pretending w/ culture- Game (5+) invest “own” roleB. Agents of Socialization. Familya. Who should pay for child care?- How about Who should provide child care, and when and how?- 30% Grandparent – 33% Daycare- 25% Father – 8% Relatives – 3% Siblings. Schools – Large vs. Small. Peer Groups – Similar SES and (usually) similar age, sex, race, preferences. Mass-Media (and Popular Culture) – Internet, TV/Cable, Cell Phones