SS 2800 Interaction MOD 5 K

Homework Activity: Consider the ways in which the major social institutions explored in this module affect the process of socialization.

Instructions: Choose one of the following major social institutions:  the family, education, politics/government, or the economy/work and consider the ways in which these institutions shape the process of socialization across a person's lifetime. 

Summary and Analysis:

Explain which social institution you selected and why. 

Analyze the ways in which the institution influences the process of socialization across a person's lifetime.  Discuss this generally and give at least three specific examples. 

Explain how that process may vary depending on race/ethnicity, socioeconomic class, sex/gender, sexual orientation, and life stage. 

Give one example from your own experience.

Mechanics: Assignments must be a minimum of one page, single-spaced, typed, standard 8.5x11 page, 1” margins, Times New Roman or Arial 10-12 point font, and include your name/course/assignment title/date.