Socialization

Definition 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 Sociologists focus on

the learning of behaviour that is acceptable or unacceptable in our society

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 Sapienization is the anthropological term for

the process of learning about the components of society that make it distinctly human

What Affects Socialization? 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 Read page 120 and define each of the

following words: Primary socialization Secondary socialization Anticipatory socialization Resocialization

Discussion Questions 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 Read page 122 Define isolates. Read Anna’s and Genie’s stories. Complete the worksheet entitled “Social

Isolates”