Unit 1- Section A- role of peer groups in socialisation

how do peer groups influence socialisation?

they encourage each other to conform to shared norms and values through peer pressure

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who is usually in peer groups that influences people?

there is usually someone with higher status who acts as a role model for the rest of the group

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what are peer groups usually based on?

shared norms and values e.g. similar music tastes

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when are peer groups most influential?

during the formative years- most time spent in school with peers

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what do peer groups use to make members conform?

peer pressure- it can be positive or negative

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how can certain kinds of behaviour be encouraged or stopped?

by informal sanctions such as not talking to someone who doesn't follow norms of peer groups

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who is usually in peer groups that influences people?

there is usually someone with higher status who acts as a role model for the rest of the group

what are peer groups usually based on?

when are peer groups most influential?

what do peer groups use to make members conform?

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