Discussion Overview

In this discussion, you'll focus on this supporting question: How have you been socialized to follow norms? This discussion will be graded using a rubric and is worth 15 points.

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Instructions
Objectives
Timing
Grading
Completion

Instructions

Answer the prompt and then reply to two other students.

Prompt:

In this discussion, you will examine three norms that you have been socialized to follow by agents of socialization.

1. For your first norm, you will focus on your local school (which is a formal institution). Pick a norm that exists at your school. Describe the norm and how you were socialized to follow it.

2. Pick one group (family, peers, etc.) and a norm that exists in that group. Describe the norm and how you were socialized to follow it.

3. Pick one social institution (workplace, media, government, etc.) and a norm that exists within that institution. Describe the norm and how you were socialized to follow it.

Reply:

Be sure to make meaningful replies to two classmates. You can relate to similar socialization experiences or differences. Remember to be respectful!

Objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to . . .

Examine the role social institutions such as socio-economic status, education, belief systems, social patterns, and family play in society. [SS.2.SOC.7]
Examine the importance of norms and values to culture and the effects on social structure. [SS.2.SOC.10]
Analyze the role socialization agents (e.g., family, school, peer groups, mass media, and social media) play in human development. [SS.2.SOC.11]

Timing

This discussion will take you approximately 20-25 minutes.

Grading

You may view the rubric by which you will be graded.

Discussion 4.1.2: Norms and Socialization Rubric

Completion

You will know you have completed the discussion once you have submitted 1 post and 2 replies. You may go back and review your answers after submitting them. If the discussion is graded, you will not receive a grade until your teacher reviews your posts and gives a rating.

Submission

Use the Reply box underneath the rubric to enter your answer to the prompt. After you submit your prompt answer, look at other students' responses and reply to two. Use the Reply button underneath their prompt answer to respond.

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