Chapter 2 Learning Objectives

In this chapter,you should learn to do the following:

1.    Understand what socialization is and how it works in human societies.

2.    Comprehend how different sociological theories explain the process of socialization.

3.    Gain more appreciation for the contribution of women to sociology.

4.    Develop an understanding of the various stages of socialization.

5.   Understand the theory of Erving Goffman, his dramaturgical perspective, and how he applied it to the study of social roles.