Understanding Resocialization in Total Institutions
Explore the process of resocialization and its characteristics within total institutions. Learn about voluntary and involuntary resocialization, the impact of total institutions, and the important role of socialization agents like family and media. Gain insights into learning new norms and values, and the lifelong nature of socialization.
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Resocialization Process of learning new and different norms and values. Can be voluntary- enter a new status on our own. marriage military job Involuntary Resocialization occurs in a total institution (Erving Goffman, Asylums.)
Resocialization Characteristics of a total institution: isolation from the outside world entry involves processing control by institution and expectations of unquestioning obedience mortification of the self de-humanization
Total Institutions Total institutions can be typified on a continuum from little control to absolute control: absolute control little control
Parts I & II Summary The family is the most important agent. Socialization involves learning to internalize the norms and values of one s culture. Socialization is a life long process; people can become resocialized. People s socialization experiences vary. The media is playing an increasing role. In the future, socialization must anticipate the consequences of social changes.
