Primary Socialization Of Families And Households (Item 2A)
Families and Households
Exam Practice 1
A) Explain what is meant by primary socialization. (Item 2A)
Primary socialization is referring to the socialization during the early years of childhood, which usually takes place within the family or guardians of the child. There are two basic processes within primary socialization, internalization of society’s culture and the structuring of the child’s personality. The family molds the societies norms, such as eating with a knife and fork into the child’s personality at a young age.
B) Suggest two ways in which childhood has become a specially protected and privileged time of life (Item 2A)
* One way is the ‘Child Protection Act 1989’ which informs local authorities and courts
Exam Practice 1
A) Explain what is meant by primary socialization. (Item 2A)
Primary socialization is referring to the socialization during the early years of childhood, which usually takes place within the family or guardians of the child. There are two basic processes within primary socialization, internalization of society’s culture and the structuring of the child’s personality. The family molds the societies norms, such as eating with a knife and fork into the child’s personality at a young age.
B) Suggest two ways in which childhood has become a specially protected and privileged time of life (Item 2A)
* One way is the ‘Child Protection Act 1989’ which informs local authorities and courts