Socialização e o filme "O menino selvagem"

Summary

This lecture explores the concept of socialization through the film *The Wild Boy of Aveyron*. The film, based on a real historical case, showcases the challenges of integrating a 'wild' child into society. The lecturer uses this story to discuss sociological theories of socialization, including the views of Durkheim, Bourdieu, and others. Emphasizing the complexity and potential oppression in socialization, the lecture encourages students to reflect on education, the role of language, and sensory experiences in shaping individuals. The film serves as an engaging entry point for deeper sociological discussions on human development and societal integration.

Takeaways

• 😀 Socialization is a key concept in sociology, anthropology, and psychology, with various interpretations depending on the sociological school of thought.
• 😀 The film *The Wild Boy of Aveyron* is used to illustrate the complexities of socialization and how it integrates individuals into society.
• 😀 Socialization can be viewed as a process of coercion, construction, or internalization, reflecting different sociological theories like those of Durkheim, Bourdieu, and Berg.
• 😀 The movie centers on the real story of a boy found in the forest and integrated into society by a doctor, providing a real-world example of the challenges of socialization.
• 😀 The historical context of the film is important: post-revolutionary France had education as a tool for state-building and integrating citizens into a secular, republican society.
• 😀 The film explores the challenges of integrating someone who has had no exposure to societal norms, demonstrating the difficulty of teaching basic skills like speaking, walking, and eating.
• 😀 The doctor in the film emphasizes the importance of sensory experiences (like taste, touch, and sight) to stimulate the boy's learning and integration into society.
• 😀 A central question in the lecture is why the doctor was so determined to integrate the boy into society and whether there could have been alternative methods to socialize him.
• 😀 The process of socialization is not always smooth or natural, and the lecture reflects on how often this process can be repressive and challenging.
• 😀 The film is an allegory for the nature vs. nurture debate, showing how cultural norms and values are internalized, and encourages reflection on how socialization works in everyday life.

Q & A

What is the central theme of the lesson in the script?

The central theme of the lesson is socialization, with a focus on understanding how it is a fundamental concept in sociology and other disciplines like anthropology and psychology.

How does the teacher intend to explore the concept of socialization?

The teacher plans to explore socialization through a film suggestion, 'The Wild Boy', and analyze it in relation to various sociological theories, including Durkheim’s, Bourdieu’s, and Berg & Berg’s approaches.

What are the different sociological perspectives on socialization mentioned in the script?

The script mentions Durkheim's view of socialization as a process of repression and cohesion, Bourdieu’s concept of habitus, and Berg & Berg’s constructivist interpretation of socialization.

Why is the movie 'The Wild Boy' suggested for analysis in the lesson?

The movie 'The Wild Boy' is suggested because it portrays the real-life story of a boy found in the wild and the socialization process he undergoes, making it an ideal case study to understand the complexities of socialization.

What role does the doctor in the movie play in the socialization process?

The doctor serves as the boy’s preceptor, attempting to educate him and integrate him into society through various socializing processes, including language learning and sensory development.

What sociological concept does the movie illustrate regarding human nature and civilization?

The movie illustrates the idea that human beings, in their natural state, are 'wild' and only through education and socialization can they become 'civilized', which aligns with the belief that socialization is essential for human development.

How does the script discuss the historical context of education and socialization in the film?

The script discusses how education during the period after the French Revolution was a project for the construction of the nation-state, with education being a privilege of the elite and later becoming a state responsibility aiming for universal access.

What role does scientific racism play in the doctor’s approach to socializing the boy?

The doctor uses methods of scientific racism, such as cranial measurement, to assess the boy’s intelligence, reflecting the period’s emphasis on pseudoscientific methods to classify and control individuals deemed 'deviant' or 'primitive'.

What are the key challenges in the socialization process depicted in the movie?

The key challenges include the difficulty of teaching basic skills such as speaking, eating, and using everyday objects, demonstrating how complex and laborious the process of socialization can be when someone has been isolated for a long time.

What philosophical view is discussed in the context of the socialization process?

The philosophical view discussed is that socialization is a continuous and never-ending process. It is an ongoing task that, as the script suggests, is 'always unfinished' and constantly evolving throughout one’s life.