Family

"Norms are the spoken and unspoken rules of cultures. Reinforced over time, they operate as invisible constraints on family members’ behavior. Norms set standards for how family members dress, talk, and act. They also set limits on what is permissible or impermissible behavior under different circumstances and conditions. More than just rules of etiquette, norms provide family members with a guide for living both within the home and without" Source:https://cof.org/content/effects-family-culture-family-foundations#:~:text=Norms%20set%20standards%20for%20how,within%20the%20home%20and%20without.

This connects to how social norms give a powerful influence on families. They shape major life decisions, such as to marry and how many children to have, as well as daily life decisions, such as how to discipline you're children and household labor, life for example, cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping if they make give a equal amount of chores to do between a son and daughter or getting paid equally. Another example is how the interaction of family members and intimate couples involves with shared understandings of different situations. Wives and husband's have different styles of communication, social class affects the expectations that spouses have of their marriages, and it reflects cultural and norms in society that influences how couples interact and to work their lives together.

"Gender as a term was popularized in the 1970s by feminists to distinguish those aspects of male and female roles, behavior's and preferences that were socially constructed rather than a function of biology" Source:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7028109/

This quote connects to how in many societies or back in the day, there are norms that give orders to specific roles and behviours for men and women within a family. for example, the expectation that women should take on nurturing and caregiving roles and the cleaning while men are expected to do handy work and not the one to always ordered do the cooking or the chores, they can get away of thing, and are expected to be earning money focusing on work and financial responsbilites to support the family.

Gender norms also connects to the influence of how people in families express themselves thorough their appearances and clothing choices. For example, there may be expectations for women to wear dresses, skirts, or any feminine clothing, while men are expected to wear pants, suits and that also parents choosing for their children on what to wear as they grow up and telling them what's good to wear or not accepting on what they want to wear of their children based on their gender. However, these norms are being challenged as people more gender neutral of different fashion choices and this defines how society perceives and expects individuals to behave based on their gender.

Rites of passage and traditions: "They give us a sense of shared identity and belonging when they impart family values and beliefs as well as teach cultural and religious heritage. They help us navigate change by providing comfort and security. Through a family move or change or times of tradition, they give us something we can count on. They organize our world and give us a sense of structure. They teach us practical skills" Source:https://www.kimberlyamici.com/blog/2019/1/31/building-family-culture-rituals-and-traditions-and-rites-of-passage#:~:text=Rituals%2C%20and%20traditions%2C%20and%20rites%20of%20passage%20are%20important%20because,teach%20cultural%20and%20religious%20heritage.

"It’s a ceremony or event marking a new stage in someone's life, especially birth, puberty, marriage, and death. Typical examples are First Communion which is a ceremony in some Christian traditions during which a person first receives the Eucharist. Or a Bar Mitzvah which is a ceremony for a Jewish boy who has reached the age of 13 and is now able to observe religious precepts and eligible to take part in public worship" This show how different family's and their culture celebrate unique rituals and rituals always are being passed down from ancestors, grandparents, and other relatives they become traditions" Source:https://www.kimberlyamici.com/blog/2019/1/31/building-family-culture-rituals-and-traditions-and-rites-of-passage#:~:text=Rituals%2C%20and%20traditions%2C%20and%20rites%20of%20passage%20are%20important%20because,teach%20cultural%20and%20religious%20heritage.

This connects to how family are often carried out within the family unit, serving as a way to strengthen family bonds and pass down cultural knowledge from one generation to another. Families are the primary factor in passing on these rituals, teaching their children about their cultural heritage and reinforcing a sense of identity and belonging in their lives. In coming of age ceremonies, they involve of participating in support of family members, as they play a significant role in guiding and preparing young children for adulthood of becoming mature and responsibilities. Anthropologist's would study the interplay between family dynamics, cultural values, and opening rituals to understand how they shape children's identities within a given society.

This highlights how that the practices are culturally constructed and their significance in shaping social structures and individual identities. It insights our values and beliefs of practices of different societies. It helps us understand the diversity of human experiences and the other ways in which cultural traditions are passed down

"Primary socialization occurs when parents and other members of the child's immediate family teach the child about cultural norms. Secondary socialization, on the other hand, occurs through the influence of external agents, such as teachers and friends. The media can also be a strong influence during secondary socialization. There have been several influential theories regarding the nature and purpose of primary and secondary socialization" One of the main elements of primary socialization is that the socialization is usually dominated by the parents or guardians of the child.
Parents use this stage to prepare children for introduction to bigger social circles and communities, such as friend groups and school environments. Source:"https://study.com/learn/lesson/primary-socialization-concept-examples-what-is-primary-socialization.html#:~:text=Primary%20socialization%20occurs%20when%20parents,such%20as%20teachers%20and%20friends.

Other examples connected to the primary socialization, is that parents teach children to ask before taking things from others by asking children if they can take their toys away from them. As children grow older, they will expand the habit of asking about sharing to asking about other interactions as well.
Abusive parents can teach children that violence can be an effective thing to solve problems rather than teaching them what's good for them to have manners and self-control. This can cause in a unusual and violent behavior as the children grows older.
Parents can teach their son that he should hold the door for his sisters as they go places. As a result, he will hold doors for other girls as he grows older and be good gentleman and have manners.

This connects to families have different expectations for their own children that contributes to the socialization of gender roles and norms. Children learn what is considered appropriate behavior's, interests, and responsibilities based on their gender through observation and reinforcement from family members. Emotional development can be another example because of how families provide a nurturing environment where their children can learn to recognize, express, and regulate emotions. They learn about emotional support and how to build relationships through interactions with family members.

"Secondary socialization is the process by which an individual learns the basic values, norms, and behaviors that are expected of them outside the main agency of the family.
In modern society, schools are the main agency for secondary socialization and are associated with the learning of specific occupational skills as well as attitudes that contribute to work discipline" Source:https://simplysociology.com/secondary-socialisation.html

This connects to how education expectations are related to how the family values and belief's about education can really impact a children's secondary socialization in school of when families that prioritize academic achievements and encourage learning creates an environment that bring a positive attitude towards education. Families who actively engage in their child's school life, attend parent-teacher meetings, and provide support at home which can create a academic success. Their cultural backgrounds and values that children bring from their family influences their interactions and experiences in school and shaping their perspectives, attitude's, and their behavior's of children's actions within the school environment. For example, if a family values respect and kindness, the child is likely to pass on these behavior's in their interactions with teachers and classmates.

"Secondary socialization can also happen indirectly. In particular, media greatly influences social norms (Roberts, Foehr, & Rideout, 2005). For example, through watching television, a child may learn to crave and demand a sugary snack. Here, the indirect agent of socialization is the media"

This connects to how media can play a important role in secondary socialization in shaping psychological processes. It can influence different behavior's and families point of view. For example, when families engage in shared media experiences, such as watching TV shows, movies, or discussing online content together, it can give opportunities for discussions and reflections on various psychological aspects of human behavior's, emotions, and relationships. These discussions can enhance critical thinking skills and understanding of different perspectives. Its important for families to be mindful of the content consumed and to engage in open and healthy constructive conversations about media content. Its entertaining and educational way to connect to as a family unit while searching psychological concepts.