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Socialization

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Socialization examines how society shapes individuals, exploring perspectives from classical theory to contemporary research. The book emphasises socialization as an ongoing process throughout life, analysing its role in forming identities and behaviours while addressing issues of class, gender, race, inequality, and domination. With accessible examples, it bridges primary and secondary socialization to reveal the dynamic interaction between individuals and the social world.
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This book is ideal for students and scholars of sociology, psychology, and education, particularly those interested in social theory, identity formation, and the impact of social structures on individuals.

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How does society form and transform individuals? Sociology has been asking this question since its inception, and socialization has been analysed from different vantage points by various prominent thinkers.

Socialization offers an overview of some of these perspectives in the classic work of key theorists and in contemporary research that has either developed or challenged these ideas. The book argues that, while socialization has sometimes been framed as an outdated, static approach, it in fact remains highly relevant and continues to provide valuable insight into how we come to act and think as we do.

Drawing on a wide variety of empirical examples, the book offers a lively, accessible account of primary and secondary socialization, and how they interconnect. By considering socialization as a process that continues throughout the life course, the book highlights the dynamic and enduring ways in which the social world is involved in shaping and reshaping individuals, shedding productive light on the effects of class, gender, and race, as well as on inequality and domination.

Socialization will appeal to students and scholars in sociology, as well as other disciplines such as psychology and education.

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Praised by leading sociologists, Socialization is described as a clear, engaging analysis that revitalises a core sociological concept. It is valued for its insight into power dynamics and inequality, and its suitability for teaching. Shamus Khan highlights its fresh approach to sociogenetic methods, while Annette Lareau commends its clarity and relevance to understanding how socialisation transforms individuals.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509553693

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Contributors:

  • Translated by Lucy Garnier

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Muriel DarmonΒ is a Research Professor at the Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS) and a former President of the French Sociological Association.

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