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Question: Explain Cooley's theory about the development of a sense of self (make sure to include explication of "looking glass self"). Explain Mead's theory about how we acquire a notion of who we are through interaction with others (make sure to demonstrate understanding of the concept of "taking the role of the other", the four stages - imitative, play game, and the "generalized other"). Consider also Mead's concepts of 'me' and 'I'. Define socialization, primary socialization and secondary socialization. Define anticipatory socialization and provide an example to illustrate. What are agents of socialization? Consider briefly how class and ethnic background impact families' influence. Define gender socialization and provide an example to illustrate. Discuss briefly the role that peers and school (note: make sure to demonstrate understanding of the hidden curriculum, self-fulfilling prophecy and Thomas theorem in your answer) have on one's self-concept and how one acts. Demonstrate understanding of the process referred to as resocialization and clarify the meaning of total institutions where resocialization takes place. Provide an example of resocialization learned from the textbook.