Question

Describe the main agents of socialisation.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Mass media. Displays role Mandela for children to imitate.

Work. Emphasizes organization, responsibility.

Peers. Learn to deal with conflict, competition, empathy.

School. teaches discipline, order, cooperation, conformity.

Answer 2

Main agents of socialization

Explanation:

• Socialization agents are those people or factors which enable a person to practice socialization through social learning processes.  
• Parents, siblings, and family: First direct socialization agent of a child.
• A child’s social behavior like moving with other people, taking up responsibilities and roles, doing the regular duties, self-initiatives, etc are first learned and acquired at home through parents, siblings, caregivers and close members of the family
• School and Teachers: A child’s best place for socialization is school and teachers become role models and teach them positive social behaviors like obedience, responsibility, motivation in performance, etc
• Peer-groups: are the major part of socialization agents who easily influence one’s social behavior through friendship.
• This is governed by mutual understanding, trust and sharing principles.
• Media: Media through exhibiting various programs can influence one’s behavior easily by following what is expressed in the media.  
• Digital social media platforms: In present days, social platforms are the main agents which decide socialization processes.