What is socialization process? I. A process by which societies induce their members to behave in socially acceptable ways. II. A process by which societies are induced by their members to behave in socially acceptable ways.

What is socialization process? I. A process by which societies induce their members to behave in socially acceptable ways. II. A process by which societies are induced by their members to behave in socially acceptable ways. Correct Answer Only I

Socialization may be defined more comprehensively as a life-long process of inculcation whereby an individual learns the principles, values, and symbols of the social system in which he participates and the expression of those values and norms in the roles he enacts. It is a process by which societies induce their members to behave in socially acceptable ways. Agencies of socialization:

  • Micro-Level Socialization: It deals with the role played by family, peer group and neighbourhood. It entails small group interaction. This level is vital because face to face, intense, and intimate interaction forms the basic formulation.
    • It takes place in the initial years of an individual's first socialization. Early socialization is influenced by family.
    • Many good habits are consciously taught to the child, but many others are picked up by the child by observing his parents.
  • Meso-Level Socialization: It deals with schools, educational institutions, political groups, religion, social class. These organizations and institutions may not be as big as the global units but are beyond the personal experiences encountered in everyday life.
  • Macro-Level Socialization: It comprises larger units like the global community, electronic media, social networking, national, and international units.

Hence, from the above explanation, it can be concluded that the socialization is a process by which societies induce their members to behave in socially acceptable ways.

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