... were a stage then we individuals are simply puppets dancing to the tune of the social structures that shape our identities- indeed our lives" (1) Functionalist and Marxists may have similar views but they do not share the same views as to why this process is. I personally believe that in a way we are like puppets, and that we are socialised into what is "right and wrong". I believe the biggest influence to be in the family, because the family are concerned with everything that shapes your life, and try and steer you from one path to another. There are two major parts of the socialisation process, firstly the primary socialisation this usually takes place during Infancy, usually within the family. "Within its peer group the young child, by interacting with others and playing childhood games, learns to conform to the accepted ways of a social group ...

See this essay or coursework document in full right now