Task 1: Critically Compare Marxist and Functionalist theories of socialization
In your assignment you should:
Make sure you include:
- A critical comparison of Marxist and functionalist theories of socialization (2.1)
- Formatted as an essay which must be fully referenced (4.1)
Task 2: LO2 and 3: Presentation on culture, socialization and identity
In your assignment you should:
Produce an individual presentation in which you analyse the key concepts of culture, socialization and identity. Explain how identities can impact on social behaviour (1.1/ 1.2/ 1.3) (3.1/ 3.2/ 3.3)
Ensure that you hand in the copy of your power point presentation and any accompanying notes that you may have, before you start.
| Learning outcome | Assessment
criteria |
1st sub | Re-sub | Achieved |
| 1. analyse the key concepts of culture and socialization | 1.1 summarized concepts of norms, values, beliefs, customs, social roles
1.2 analysed a system of social rules in relation to social control 1.3 explained the process of socialization through one agency – family or peer group or school or mass media or work or religion |
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| 2. critically compare two competing theoretical explanation of socialization | 2.1 critically compared Marxist and functionalist theories of socialization | |||
| 3. explain how identities can impact on social behaviour | 3.1 defined the term identity
3.2 explained how identities of class or gender or ethnicity or nationality impact on social behaviour 3.3 discussed the importance of gender or class or ethnicity or nationality in Britain today |
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| 4. record sources of information
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4.1 used a standard form of referencing
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