How does school shape behaviour?, Schools influence behaviour through the formal and hidden curriculum. Teachers expectations, role models and the use of sanctions in school., How does the family shape behaviour?, It is primary socialisation agency and shapes our language and identity. Manipulation, canalisation, verbal appellation and sanctions are used. Parents act as role models and use sanctions. , How does the peer group shape behaviour?, Peers are important during secondary socialisation. They shape our behaviour through peer pressure and also act as role models. They are also part of informal social control. , Media, Also part of secondary socialisation and very powerful today. Provides role models, shaping ideas about femininity and masculinity and often promoting stereotypes. , workplace, Also part of secondary socialisation and important during adulthood as it shapes status and identity. , Religion, Part of secondary socialisation. Not as important today for all groups but still influences the identity of some ethnic groups. Religions provide moral codes about how to behave. .

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