Learning Objectives

2.1 Explain how Durkheim sees the connection between individuals and society.

2.2 Define socialization and illustrate how the different theoretical approaches explain this process.

2.3 Explain socialization as a life-long process and give examples of how we are socialized over the course of our lives.

2.4 Explain Goffman’s dramaturgical model and outline how this model helps us to understand social interaction.