Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics: Socialization PDF

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS Socialization MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES Explain the context, content, processes and consequences of socialization LESSON CONTENT SOCIALIZATION AGENT OF SOCIALIZATION ENCULTURATION Socialization Socialization simply mea...

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS Socialization MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES Explain the context, content, processes and consequences of socialization LESSON CONTENT SOCIALIZATION AGENT OF SOCIALIZATION ENCULTURATION Socialization Socialization simply means 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 How do you feel in a situation when it seems that you don’t belong and you are being isolated? Agents of Socialization 1. Family 2. School 3. Peer Group 4. Social Media 5. Community 6. Church 7. Government FAMILY SCHOOL PEER GROUP SOCIAL MEDIA SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNITY CHURCH GOVERNMENT Socialization is a continuing process until we die. Socialization is really a necessity for it develops you as person. Socialization is the process through which individuals learn how society and specific communities operate, enabling them to become part of these groups. It involves understanding norms, values, and expected behaviors within a community. Importance of Socialization Socialization is crucial for developing personal identity and understanding one's role in society. It teaches individuals about responsibility, norms, and Main Focus of Socialization 1. acquisition of knowledge 2. language 3. values 4. habits 5. skills in the society. Types of Socialization Primary Socialization Occurs in childhood, where children learn values and norms by observing adults. For example, children imitate behaviors seen in authority figures. Secondary Socialization Takes place during adolescence, where individuals learn appropriate behaviors in smaller groups outside the family context, such as in Anticipatory Socialization Involves practicing for future social roles, such as a child observing parents to learn about parenthood. Developmental Socialization Involves learning new roles and expectations as adults face new situations, such as starting a new job. Re-Socialization The process of discarding old behaviors and adopting new ones, often seen in rehabilitation or significant life changes. Consequences of Socialization  Establishes self- concepts.  Creates the capacity for role taking.  Creates the tendency for people to act in socially acceptable Goals of Socialization Goals of Socialization Arnett (1995), in presenting a new theoretical understanding of socialization (see below), outlined what he believes Goals of Socialization (a)Impulse control and the development of a conscience; (b) Role preparation and performance, including occupational roles, gender roles, and roles in institutions such as marriage and parenthood; (c)The cultivation of sources of Enculturation Enculturation is the process by which people learn the requirements of their surrounding culture and acquire values and behaviors appropriate or Enculturation According to Stephen A. Grunland and Marvin K. Mayers (1988) (as cited from Hoebel, 1982), enculturation is both a conscious and an unconscious conditioning process whereby man, as child and adult, achieves competence in his culture, internalizes his culture and becomes thoroughly Acculturation is the process through which individuals are assimilated into a culture that is not their native culture. Involves adapting to a new culture while retaining aspects of the original culture Socialization concerns both social structure and interpersonal relations. It contains three key parts: context, content and process, and results. Context It refers to the culture, language, social structures, and one’s position within that particular society. It also includes history and the roles people and institutions around them performed in the past. One's life context will significantly affect Content and Process Content is what is learned during socialization (values, norms, behaviors), while process refers to how these are taught and internalized. Result the outcome of socialization and refers to the way a person conceives and conducts after undergoing this process, showing how individuals develop their identity, relationships, and social roles. ACTIVITY 1. I CAN FILL IT IMAGINE YOURSELF AS THE IMAGE BELOW. ON THE SPACES PROVIDED, FILL THEM IN WITH WHO OR WHAT INFLUENCE YOU TO BECOME THE PERSON YOU ARE NOW. ACTIVITY 2. THINK IT OVER ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS 1. What is the importance of the following icons representing the agents of socialization to your development as a person? ACTIVITY 2. THINK IT OVER ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ACTIVITY 2. THINK IT OVER ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ACTIVITY 2. THINK IT OVER ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS 2.Which among the given factors (referring to icons presented above) has the most important part in the development of a person? Why? 3.How can you differentiate socialization from enculturation? Explain and give your examples. ACTIVITY 3. PUSH FORWARD THE ACTIVITY BELOW WILL HELP YOU ENHANCE MORE WHAT YOU ALREADY KNOW ABOUT SOCIALIZATION. READ THE PARAGRAPH AND FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH WORDS OR PHRASES NECESSARY TO COMPLETE IT. THE WORDS AND PHRASES ARE PROVIDED INSIDE THE BOX FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM.  Socialization Personality Development Physical Mental Normal Agents of Socialization Family Culture Socialize Personality