SOC101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Human Behaviour, Classical Conditioning, Gender Role
15 Dec 2013
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Socialization is the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and motivation to participate in social life individuals learn through interaction on how to survive, function, and become members of society. Not a uniform phenomenon difference can be found by geographic region, ethnic background, gender, religion, etc. of values and norms. Each generation experiences socializing effects particular to their birthplace and historical location. Criminologists point out that socialization is not necessarily what is learned is acceptable to the mainstream" or is positive for us, i. e. youth gang behaviour. Alternatively, this may be argued that both nature and nurture interact in dynamic ways to transform us into functioning members of society. Socialization provides the link between biology and culture. We are born with the capacity to learn, use language, and to forge social and emotional bonds, necessary for normal childhood development. However, the environment may limit (or facilitate) the extent to which these gifts are realized.
