UNDERSTANDING CULTURE SOCIETY AND POLITICS

Explain through words pictures or any symbols what socialization is.

SOCIALIZATION

Socialization is the process through which people are introduced to societal norms and conventions. This
process assists people in functioning successfully in society, which in turn assists society in running
efficiently. A person's socialization is influenced by family members, instructors, religious leaders, and
peers. During socialization, a person learns to become a part of a group, community, or society. This
procedure not only acquaints people with social groupings, but it also results in such groups surviving.

What is socialization?

- It is the process through which people learn about the norms of their community, ideals,
attitudes, and actions We learn about the culture of the society into which we were born
through socialization. A personality emerges as a result of this process.

Personality

- A personality is comprised of patterns of behavior and ways of thinking and feeling that are
distinctive for each individual.

Nature and Nurture

 - Nature encompasses all of the genes and inherited influences that shape who we are, from our
physical appearance to our mental traits. Nurture encompasses all of the environmental factors
that influence who we are, such as our early childhood experiences, how we were raised, our
social ties, and our surrounding culture.

Theory of Cognitive Development

 Sensorimotor Stage
 Preoperational Stage
 Concrete Operational Stage
 Formal Operational Stage

Stages of Moral Development

 Pre Conventional Level

 Conventional Level
 Post Conventional Level

Answer the activities on page161-164. Paste your answers on the worksheet.

Test I.

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Test II.

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Test III.

1. Personality encompasses not only innate characteristics, but also the formation of cognitive and
behavioral patterns that influence how people think and act. Temperament is an important aspect of
personality that is influenced by inherited traits. Character is a facet of personality that is shaped by
experience and evolves throughout one’s life. Personality is formed as a result of a combination of
genetic and environmental factors.

2. It is evolving as a result of interaction with the environment and social experience. It is made up of
self-awareness and self-image. It is made up of relatively permanent self-assessments such as
personality traits, knowledge of one's skills and abilities, occupation and hobbies, and physical
awareness. It is formed and maintained as a result of what others tell us and our reflection on what they
say and what we do. However, this is a lifelong process that assists young adults in planning their career
and future based on their abilities and personal skills during their critical period during adolescence and
the beginning of adulthood.

3. Erikson’s psychosocial development theory is critical for understanding a child’s personality pattern.
Erikson’s psychosocial theory provides a developmental view of personality by incorporating epigenetic
stages while taking culture and society into account. If we want to reshape a child’s behavior, we must
first understand the personality pattern that can be deduced from this theory.

Can you imagine a life without socialization?

Individuals who are not socialized are unable to develop intelligence and will never learn how to
perform basic daily functions. Children must be aware of the values, beliefs, and norms of their
surroundings in order to understand what is expected of them. One can live a successful life without
socializing, but life does become boring for everyone at some point, so you will feel the need to contact
someone with whom you can have a short conversation and share your life and thoughts.

How important is the family in the socialization of a person?

Socialization is the fundamental process by which a family develops its cultural and personal identity.
Every person, regardless of gender or age, experiences natural, planned, negative, or positive
socialization in his or her life. A family is one of the agencies that introduces a child to cultural, physical,
and psychological identities or behaviors, as well as the environment, which are all important aspects of
socialization. The family is a fundamental social institution in society, and it is regarded as the primary
and most important socialization agent. A family is typically made up of a man and woman and their
children, or two or more people who live in the same house and share similar goals and values.
Traditionally, in all societies, the family has been viewed as a social institution with the greatest
influence on society.
Give the importance of studying socialization and its process (minimum of 3 sentences)

The process of learning how to become a member of a society is known as socialization. Through
socialization, one learns the language of their culture, their function in life, and what is expected of
them. Socialization is a critical factor in the development of personality. It happens when you engage
with other individuals. It is crucial for people as well as the society in which they live. It demonstrates
how inextricably linked humans and their social surroundings are. For starters, a community maintains
itself through imparting culture to new members. A civilization fails to survive if subsequent generations
do not learn its way of life. In order for a community to thrive, whatever distinguishes it must be
communicated to those who join it.