The term "socialization" is most often used in psychology and pedagogy and means the process of appropriation by a person of rules, norms and principles of behavior in society. This concept can be compared with the Russian word "education". But there are differences between them, which consist in the intentionality of actions: if socialization involves spontaneous development, then upbringing is conscious, aimed at instilling in a person certain traits and properties of action.
Instructions
Step 1
The scientific definition of socialization says: it is the process of development and formation of a person in society, in which he learns the norms, attitudes, values and patterns of behavior adopted in a given social group. As a spontaneously occurring phenomenon, it takes place during communication and joint activities in a certain environment.
Step 2
The socialization of a person begins almost from birth, and the process of assimilation of social norms ends around the period of reaching civic maturity. Although knowledge and acceptance of one's rights and obligations does not always mean the complete end of socialization, in some aspects it continues throughout life. This is due to the fact that the norms of society can change, as well as the fact that a person can enter new social spheres and take on new social roles.
Step 3
The foundations of socialization are laid by the family, this process begins with it. Unfortunately, for a long time the role of this institution in shaping human behavior in society has been belittled and often not taken into account at all. In fact, it is the family that is of paramount importance in the creation of an individual's idea of the Motherland, of society and the principles of building life. Further, the assimilation of norms and rules continues at school, in parallel, other tools of socialization are included, including the media, labor and socio-political activities.
Step 4
A socialized person should not only have knowledge of the rules of behavior in society, but also turn them into beliefs that are expressed in practical actions. Therefore, this process gives different results even for brothers and sisters who grew up in the same family and studied in the same school: the same knowledge under the influence of character, mental capabilities and other factors leads to the formation of different beliefs, which in turn determine behavior.
Step 5
Socialization fulfills another important task in society besides the integration of the individual into society: it preserves society, allowing the transmission of the culture of generations through formed beliefs. This process includes the continuity, transfer and preservation of experience. Thus, new generations can solve the emerging economic, political, social and spiritual problems of society.
