Socialization begins at birth. What are the messages, values, and beliefs demonstrated by baby clothing?
Think about how products and commercialization socialize children by gender. What major brands, TV characters, or other themes did you find? Did they differ by gender? What are we trying to socialize our girls and boys into becoming?
see how cultural values are transmitted across generations and yet are also continuously undergoing change and modification in coordination with our changing environments. Discuss the power that children have in shaping culture. In what ways is childrens power limited, and by whom?
