sociology

Socialization

Let’s defined the Concept Socialization

Socialization is the lifelong process through which individuals acquire their
Self identity, and learn the
Physical,
Mental;, and
Social skills

Needed in order to survive in society.

In other words, it is a process that teaches the
Norms,
Values, and
Other aspects of a culture to new group members.

Socialization enables individuals to
Learn
Norms,
Values,
Language,
Skills &
Beliefs of their particular society.

Socialization-continues throughout the life process starting at
Birth,
Childhood,
Adolescent,
Teenage
Young adult
Adult
Maturity
Old age
Death.
Also, socialization—enables society reproduce itself
Socially as well as
Biologically
From generations to generation.

Sociologists and Psychologists have studied socialization for decades. They have analyzed how people become socialized.

Socialization theory claims that the person we become is the result of our social environment. According to sociologists Parsons, we accept and integrate the values of the group as our own. These social values constantly surround us, but they often go unexamined.

At what point in our lives does socialization take place?

Parson and others argued that most socialization occurs during childhood.
Brim refers to this early socialization as
Primary socialization—parents are their children’s first teachers; they pass on values, rules, language, religious beliefs and unending list of social norms.
However, socialization—is also reciprocal because children also influence their parents. Because socialization---is an unending cycle, we are at times the “socializer” and other times the “socialized.” Socialization continues throughout out lives .

Secondary Socialization---
As you experience life changing events like going to
College,
Beginning a career, or
Getting married---new socialization occurs.

At each stage of life, we encountered new
Norms,