Institutional Resocialization Analysis

Hanna·

Sociology

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Grade Level11th Grade

SubjectSociology

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create an activity for my 11th grade sociology students to apply their knowledge of total institutions and resocialization The following is a summary of the web page https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Sociology/Introduction_to_Sociology/Sociology_(Boundless)/04%3A_The_Role_of_Socialization/4.05%3A__Agents_of_Socialization/4.5L%3A_Resocialization_and_Total_Institutions: The webpage discusses the concept of "total institutions," a term coined by sociologist Erving Goffman, referring

This learning resource focuses on Erving Goffman's theory of total institutions and the process of resocialization. Students will investigate the defining characteristics of total institutions, exploring how they differ in various contexts such as military, prisons, schools, and recovery centers. Key concepts include the two phases of resocialization—identity erasure and identity construction. The material includes case studies, an analysis framework regarding identity transformation, and activities that ask students to apply these concepts critically to real-world institutions. There is also a component for students to design a theoretical total institution for a specific purpose, reflecting on the ethical implications and potential resistance to resocialization.