SOCI 1010 Lecture 1: SOCIALIZATION
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Socialization is the lifelong process of social interaction through which individuals acquire a self-identify and the physical, mental and social skills needed for survival in society. Essential for the individual"s survival and for human development establish our own identity and the abilities to manipulate things, tools of thinking and analyzing a wide variety of situations, and effective communication skills. Essential for the survival and stability of society members of a society must be socialized to support and maintain the existing social structure. From a functionalist perspective, basic individual needs and desires must be balanced against the needs of the social structure. Unique exp. about in our families and friendship groupings. To be human includes being conscious of ourselves as individuals with unique identities, personalities, and relationships with others. As human, we have ideas, emotions, and values, capacity to think and make rational decisions.
