For example, dressing baby boys in blue and baby girls in pink is one small way we convey messages about differences in gender roles.
I think gender expectations are a good example of how society teaches us what is considered normal. Children can grow up learning that certain responsibilities or behaviors are meant for men or women. These ideas can continue from one generation to another, even when people do not question whether they are fair.
A conflict theorist might argue that socialization reproduces inequality from generation to generation by conveying different expectations and norms to those with different social characteristics.
This example shows how children from different backgrounds can have different opportunities. Some parents teach their children to speak up and question authority, while others teach them to follow rules. This can affect how comfortable people feel asking for help at school or standing up for themselves.
Family is the first agent of socialization.
Socialization starts with our families because we learn our first behaviors, values, and manners from them. In my Iraqi family, I learned how to respect elders and how important family is. These expectations are passed down from parents to their children, so traditions continue through generations.