Agencies of socialisation are groups or social contexts within which processes of socialisation take place. Socialisation is the lifelong process through which individuals learn the norms, values, beliefs, and behaviours of their society.[25, 26] The family is typically considered the primary agent of socialisation, having the most influence during early childhood, teaching basic social norms, values, language, and behaviour. Secondary agents of socialisation become more influential as individuals mature and include peer groups, schools, the media, religion, government, and the workplace. These agents contribute to learning societal expectations, academic knowledge, social skills, and professional roles. The community and neighborhood also play a role by providing opportunities for social interaction and learning local norms.