Socialization
Definition
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Socialization = process through which people
learn the expectations of a society.
A lifelong process of learning all the
knowledge, skills and attitudes we need to
know to function
Aspects of Socialization
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Sociologists focus on
the learning of
behaviour that is
acceptable or
unacceptable in our
society
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Psychologists focus on the areas of
socialization that affect the development of
our personality.
Anthropologists see socialization as the
means by which human societies are
produced. Because of socialization we need
to form institutions like families, schools, etc.
Sapienization
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Sapienization is the anthropological term for
the process of learning about the components
of society that make it distinctly human
What Affects Socialization?
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1. Is the socialization
experience the same for
everyone?
2. What can make it
different?
3. Read page 120
4. Why does the
socialization of a young
Inuit living in the North
differ from that of a young
English speaking person
living in southern Ontario?
Components of Socialization
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Read page 120 and define each of the
following words:
Primary socialization
Secondary socialization
Anticipatory socialization
Resocialization
Discussion Questions
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How important is the socialization process?
What aspects of socialization are absolutely
necessary?
If one person is the only provider of
socialization that a child has, what concerns
might you have for the child?
Isolates
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Read page 122
Define isolates.
Read Anna’s and Genie’s stories.
Complete the worksheet entitled “Social
Isolates”