Essays Tagged: "Socialization"

What are the consequences of the breakdown of the traditional family for American society?

unning of the household and raising the children. As women increasingly entered the work force, the socialization was shifted from the home to the school and other community organizations. Once a majo ...

(5 pages) 226 1 4.1 Feb/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Sarah Orne Jewett's "A White Heron"

ent of the industrial revolution. In addition to this, Jewett places emphasis on issues such as the socialization of girls, the shift and balance of power between opposing sexes, and the need for wome ...

(4 pages) 141 0 5.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Behavior Development in Violence

n a school environment, affecting the young teens' mental health, academic achievement, and overall socialization and adaptation. Many violent cases usually result from the earlier stages in school, w ...

(4 pages) 157 1 4.3 Apr/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Family's Influence on a Child's Educational Success.

ccessThe family is a key element in every person's life; they have the greatest impact on a child's socialization (Macionis 70). Socialization is a learned behavior that remains with a person his enti ... he more groups a student is involved in (scouts, religious affiliations, etc), the greater his/ her socialization skills. Better socialization skills can in turn be linked to better school performance ...

(11 pages) 705 2 4.8 Apr/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

The advantages of home schooling versus public schooling.

en taking the same standardized test.Home schooling has its advantages for another reason also. The socialization aspect is a reason for parents to choose home schooling over public schooling. A child ...

(2 pages) 86 1 3.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

Research essay about the sociology and psychology of american beauty culture.

said to be "in the eye of the beholder," and the definition of beauty depends on one's culture and socialization.Many ancient societies believed that changing a specific body part made them beautiful ... e as the generation of women before us, but newer societal problems have also been added. Agents of socialization and our peer groups have a great impact on the ideology of beauty. Women are now start ...

(11 pages) 513 1 2.2 Jun/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Parenting in this rapidly modernizing world.

start growing up, they become a part of the socialisation process. And due to poor facility, fulty socialization, lack of love and care from parents, children especially during their teenage, take th ...

(3 pages) 74 0 4.0 Jul/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

The concept of social identity, social class,gender and ethnicity.

understanding of themselves. Richard Jenkins believed that this social identity is achieved through socialization within social groups. He argued that by placing themselves in the role of others, peop ...

(7 pages) 829 1 4.6 Sep/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

"The Long Transition to Adulthood" by Ellen Goodman, an analytical essay.

Ellen Goodman expresses today's need for more "adulthood training" along with our adolescent school socialization. This essay is an insight into the evolution of education and how our methods of socia ... topic by asking the reader questions of how we become adults. She then proceeds to tell us how our socialization through adolescence has changed over the years. She then points blame of society's fai ...

(4 pages) 82 0 0.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Social Class.

e, and reciprocally other people's understanding of themselves. Social identity is achieved through socialization within social groups and by placing themselves in the role of others, people, particul ...

(2 pages) 198 0 3.8 Nov/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Functionalist View of Society

pes society. What is meant by that is that we are all products of our upbringings and learn through socialization what our beliefs are, what we agree on personally and often shared beliefs and the und ...

(2 pages) 156 0 5.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Homeschooling: The Road to Disaster

g classrooms day after day and learn from textbooks; however, along with those classrooms comes the socialization that most young children need in their lives. Janet Mau, a teacher at a public high sc ... oling parents are relying on the internet to teach their children. These students receive even less socialization than those mainly instructed by a parent. Adults who choose to homeschool their childr ...

(13 pages) 201 2 4.9 Feb/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

The Downfalls of Socialized Medicine

them. The problem is clear and solutions have been laid out on the table. The only problem is that socialization of the medical industry is the only option getting publicity from the media and from t ... ced to make better decisions concerning the average American.When Americans were informed about how socialization of medicine would make for a lack of options when it comes to choosing their doctor or ...

(3 pages) 69 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Sociology and the Family: Marriage, Divorce and Defacto Partnering

all known societies the family has the function of regulating sexual behaviour and reproduction, of socialization, of protecting children and the elderly, and of providing its members with emotional s ...

(4 pages) 310 1 4.3 May/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Gender roles in Cinderella

he underlying morals of fairy tales, critics point out the negative effects these tales have in the socialization of children. Modern adaptations of fairy tales, as well as original versions, all plac ...

(6 pages) 129 1 4.7 Jul/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Describe the Functionalist (Emile Durkheim), Conflict (Marxist) and Interactionist approach to the Socialization of Education.

Describe the Functionalist, Conflict and Interactionist approach to the Socialization of Education.Education - A Functionalist PerspectiveEmile Durkheim proposed an explici ...

(4 pages) 256 0 4.6 Jul/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Piercings and Tattoos on the Adolescent Body

ir body modification, it is up to them and the loved ones around them that make the choice for them.Socialization has played a part in the past and more importantly, today. It seems that for an adoles ... efit. We are the ones that make the life altering choice unless it is decided by our culture. Under socialization, creating diversity among adolescents is also important for the functioning of predict ...

(9 pages) 84 0 4.2 Sep/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community > Children and Youngsters

Conway's childhood and how it made her into the person she is later in life

story because it allowed you to know why Conway was the way she was in chapter five and the way her socialization structures were not very strong. The setting lets you in on what the place looked like ...

(6 pages) 15 0 0.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

A look at what a family is in Societies around the world, also different types of marriages.

all known societies the family has the function of regulating sexual behaviour and reproduction, of socialization, of protecting children and the elderly, and of providing its members with emotional s ...

(1 pages) 40 0 4.2 Nov/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Anthropology

What is the function of educating individuals in capitalist society?

om a sociological perspective, there is a lot more to it. Education can be looked at as a method of socialization - preparing us for life in society, and a system used to sort, sift and grade us on te ... l as almost society in miniature, a downsized version of the social system. Education is crucial to socialization, and teaches the necessary skills for future occupations, this being important in soci ...

(10 pages) 149 0 4.6 Dec/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology