Socialization PDF

SOCIALIZATION OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify the concepts and aspects of socialization. 2. Identify the concepts and aspects of enculturation. 3. Determine the connection between the agents of socialization and enculturation to the development of an individual. 4. Value the significance of socialization a...

SOCIALIZATION OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify the concepts and aspects of socialization. 2. Identify the concepts and aspects of enculturation. 3. Determine the connection between the agents of socialization and enculturation to the development of an individual. 4. Value the significance of socialization and enculturation to the development of oneself. Socialization the process of learning one’s society and its culture. It is moreover the same as interacting, mingling and being with other people or groups within/ outside of your society. It is a central process in social life. continuing process and necessity to develop as a person. -How do you feel in a situation when it seems that you don’t belong, and you are being isolated? Agents of socialization -different groups of people that influence your orientations and perspectives to life. -play a crucial role in developing yourself as a person and a member of society. 1. Family- a huge part of your personality is molded by your family because this is where you spent your childhood. 2. Schools- interact or socialize with other people- your classmates, teachers, administrators and others which are outside your family within a society. Agents of socialization 3. Peer group- circle of friends, usually have similar ages, social status and shared interests. Your peer group influences you on the way you can accept yourself. It is with your peer group that you find yourself belonging. 4. Social media 5. Community 6. Church 7. Government Socialization focuses on the following: 1. Acquisition of Knowledge 2. Language 3. Values 4. Habits 5. Skill in the Society TYPES OF SOCIALIZATION 1. Primary Socialization- occurs early in a child’s lifestyle and is primarily due to have an impact directly from the family and close friends. 2. Secondary Socialization -occurs when a person learns about appropriate behavior to be displayed within a smaller group which is still part of a larger society. Example joining a club or organization in college, getting employed in a new workplace. TYPES OF SOCIALIZATION 3. Anticipatory Socialization-Adolescence is initiated between the ages of childhood and adulthood. During this stage, they start to participate in Anticipatory Socialization. They also learn about their group culture and what they should expect in the future. 4. Professional or Developmental Socialization- occurs during the early years of an individual's life. It develops his skills and attitudes for the future and prepares him for the various roles and responsibilities that he will assume as an adult. TYPES OF SOCIALIZATION 5. Re-Socialization- when an individual moves to a new group, he has to learn the new values and beliefs of the new group. This process of re-socialization helps him to get used to the new ways of life.  CONTEXT OF SOCIALZIATION Biological Context- Sociobiologist suggest that some human capacities may be "wired into" our biological makeup. Some hormones (i.e. vasopressin and oxytocin) encourage human to interact and socialize with other people. Psychological Context- composed of (1) emotional states and unconsciousness. (2) cognitive theories of development (3) social and historical events (4) social position as part of the context PARTS OF SOCIALIZATION 1. Context- denotes culture, language, social structures, and the individual’s rank within them. It includes the history and roles played by the people and institutions in the past. 2. Content and Process- the work or activity in socialization. Content refers to the details of what passed from a member to a new member. While process means the interactions and ways these new norms, values and customs are thought to a novice. 3. Results and Outcomes-refers to what happens to an individual after being exposed to a particular content and process. ENCULTURATION- the process by which people learn the requirements of their surrounding culture and acquire values and behaviors appropriate or necessary in that culture. - cultural knowledge is passed on to the next bearer which will perpetuate and ensure the continuance of their traditions and practices (Santarita and Madrid, 2016). Thank You! References: Learners Packet Module (Understanding Culture, Society and Politics)