WEEK 7

SOCIALIZATION
SOCIALIZATION

Sociologists call this a process whereby

individuals acquire personal identities
and learn the norms, values, behaviors,
and social skills appropriate to their social
position.
SOCIALIZATION

The process by which we learn the

attitudes, values, etc., that are important
for interaction with others.
 Socialization begin at
birth or shortly thereafter
The “nature” [“Likas”tagalog]
argument suggests that people
socialize and behave in certain
ways because the way they are
raised.

“Likas na sa’kanya yan”

---kinalakihan nya na yan
 In other words
People are not born with inherent traits that
determine their social behavior but rather are
molded by their surroundings, experiences,
and interactions with others. It highlights the
importance of family, culture, education, and
socialization processes in shaping an
individual's identity.
Humans are highly social animals
means that human beings have a strong
and inherent inclination or tendency to
engage in social interactions and form
social connections with one another.
Successful socialization can
result in uniformity
[pagkakapantay-pantay]
within a society.
The following things is usually learned
during the socialization process
• the roles we are to play in life
• the culture’s norms
• the language of the people around us
 AGENTS OF
SOCIALIZATION
 FAMILY
• THE BASIC UNIT OF SOCIETY

• This is where a person is

encultured through immersing
themselves in serving others with
the help of other individuals—a
group of people living in the
same place or having a
particular characteristic in
 PEER GROUP
•This is a group of
people of
approximately the
same age, status,
and interests.
CHURCH

Teaching morality and reverence to our

Creator, this institution instills cultural
appreciation and cultural values that
would shape the child's personality.
SCHOOL

• you interact or socialize with other people-

your classmates, teachers, administrators
and others which are outside your family
within a society.
SCHOOL

• INFORMAL approach of education apply

individuals basic skills.

Example: A child can improve their literacy

skills by reading newspapers, books, or
online articles informally.
SOCIAL MEDIA
• plays a crucial role in shaping your personality as
well. Majority of us, young and old, are
connected through social media.
ENCULTURATION
ENCULTURATION
It is a process of adjusting oneself to a
foreign culture by learning its language,
customs, and traditions, among others.