Agents of Socialization in Action – An Internet Activity
Go to http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/special-reports/9-investigates-inside-look-domestic-violence/nhtzz/ According to the report, how might socialization be at the root of domestic violence?
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Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQucWXWXp3k#t=141
According to our poet, how has Lilly been socialized differently from her brother?
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How does Lilly say she learned these lessons from the women in her life?
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Watch the first 2 minutes of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0Sg0-Z0lA4
In discussing the Politics of “Girl World”, which agent of socialization is the real issue – is it media or peers? Explain her point.
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Hip Hop Beyond Beats and Rhymes
Watch the first 3 minutes of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjxjZe3RhIo
In the documentary, Hip Hop Beyond Beats and Rhymes, several commenters say that hip hop has redefined masculinity. Explain….
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What evidence does the film produce that we have a “hyper masculine” culture?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QWoP6jJG3k
The Strength to Resist – Media’s Influence on Teens
The researcher reveals that her study has shown a real change in the values of teenagers from even 10 years ago. Which agent of socialization does she attribute this change? Explain her evidence for this conclusion.
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The researcher talks a lot about fame. How does it compare as an important value now and in the past?
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According to the scientific research, why do some teenagers lack empathy?
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http://menscenter.org/counseling-therapy/sports-culture-masculinity/
Men, Sports and the Culture of Masculinity
According to the article, what messages about masculinity would a boy get from watching ESPN or following the NFL? Be descriptive in your response.
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