MEANING, TYPES AND AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION

CONTENT

1. Meaning of Socialization
2. Types of Socialization
3. Agents of Socialization

Meaning of Socialization

Socialization is the process by which individuals acquire the languages, belief, values and technical skills of his society. Socialization is a life-long process from which we are always learning. The process of learning the culture of a community is called socialization. Every society is faced with the necessity of making a responsible member out of each child born into it. The child must learn the expectations of the society so that his behaviour can be relied upon. He must acquire the group norms. Society must socializes each member so that his behaviour will be meaningful in terms of the group norms.

Types of Socialization

There are two types of socialization, they are:

1. Primary socialization
2. Secondary socialization

Primary Socialization: This is when the child is born and helpless. Most of what he learns are through the efforts of older persons.

Secondary Socialization: This is the time a person is old enough to learn by himself. He learns new roles, new skills and new ways.

Agents of Socialization

There are many agents of socialization through which the individuals are socialized into the community. They are: