Enculturation and

Socialization
 Society

A group of individuals
sharing a common culture,
geographical location, and
government
 A society is characterized
by the following
elements ...

Social Solidarity
Shared Identity and Culture
Common Language
A large population and ability to sustain generation

Definite Geographical Area

Political, Economic, and Social Organization
 5 Major types of Societies
Hunting and Gathering

Horticultural and Pastoral

Agricultural

Industrial Societies

Post-Industrial Societies
 Culture
NON
MATERIAL MATERIAL
Four Vital Cultural Components
 Socialization refers to the
lifelong process of forging
identity through social
interaction

Enculturation refers to the process by

which an individual learns or acquires
the important aspect of his or her
society's culture
 Society and Culture According to the three Disciplines

Anthropology considers culture as the central focus of

societies

Relativistic Ethnocentric
Approach Approach