Question

For this discussion, select one agent of socialization and describe a specific norm that one might learn from that source. Be sure to describe the process of how the norm you chose is learned and internalized. Then, discuss how the norm might influence a particular social role

Answer 1

Answer: Schools usually reinforce the idea of gendered spaces through, for example, "boys or girls" lining up.

Explanation:

School is one of the most important agents of socialization. Not only do students learn from the academic curriculum that includes knowledge and life skills, such as following orders and meeting deadlines, but they also learn social skills during their interactions with their teachers as well as their peers.

Having kids line up in separated groups depending on wether they are "boys or girls" reinforces the idea that gender is the ruling binary classification of humanity, ignoring transgender issues.

Only a few years ago, the Lincoln Public Schools developed a campaign to make their classrooms gender-inclusive. They were encouraged to separate the kids, for example, by whether they prefer milk or juice.