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It is the process of internalizing and following the existing practices,
behaviours and knowledge of an individual’s society.
It is a process which increases an individual’s confidence in their society.
The socialization varies through time, process and nature of societies.
KEY TERMS
Confidence : belief in own abilities
Internalize : to accept an idea, belief, attitude, etc.
Lifespan : lifetime
Prevailing : existing
Activities
a. What are the ways to find out whether a person is socialized or not?
Discuss and present in class.
b. Are all the friends of your classroom easily involved in classroom activities?
If yes, how and if not, what are the reasons behind it? Discuss with friends.
Exercise
1. Fill in the blanks with the help of following words:
a. Socialization helps an individual to become an...............................social
member of the society.
b. The...................................process of learning is called socialization.
c. Socialization is the social training which develops the...............................
of an individual.
d. Socialization increases an individual’s................................in their society.
2. Answer the following questions:
a. What is meant by socialization?
b. How do you identify a socialized person?
c. Present the characteristics of socialization in a table.
d. “Socialization is a lifelong process of learning.” Justify the statement.
e. Are you a socialized student? Give reasons.
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