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Agents of Sociology

There is a certain foundation that I wish to establish before I attempt to discuss this question. Certain key terms that need to be thoroughly defined for easier understanding of the whole issue of socialization agents or agents of socialization.

Sociolization agents refers primarily to the persons by which and the setting in which the process of socialization is accomplished. Socialization agents are divided into two groups, i.e. (i) Primary groups and (ii) Secondary groups.

Groups basically have six characteristics and these are as follows:
1. It has to have a sense of permanence, meaning it will not cease to exist when its members are apart because the group’s norms, values and beliefs form a part of each individual’s character.
2. It attaches an identity to each member.
3. It formulates mechanisms for recruiting new members either formally (by use of posters or flyers) or informally (through personal interaction)
4. It sets out goals and/or p...

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