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that people join to learn new skills and adopt different manners in different
places. In our modern complex societies, the secondary agents have become
essential for the socialization process. Some of the secondary agents of
socialization are:

Educational institutions like schools, colleges, etc.

Local organizations, NGOs, and INGOs
Political institutions like political parties

Business and occupational groups
Economic institutions like banks and cooperatives

Religious institutions like Temples, Churches, Monasteries, Mosques,
Gurudwara, etc.

These various elements and institutions of society contribute towards changing
a human being into a social being. A human being is very weak in his/one’s
natural state. Human being is the top species among all organisms because

of socialization. Socialization is also considered as a social participation.
Participation of people in social processes is a basic aspect for the fulfillment of
social needs and development. Social participation also promotes understanding
and cooperation among people. Thus, socialization is the foundation of social
development and transformation.

KEY TERMS
Formal : in accordance with recognized forms or rules
Genetic : the characteristic and qualities of parents
Informal : not formal or official
Institution : a social unit or organization founded for different purpose
Internalize : to accept an idea, belief, attitude, etc.
Nature : inborn characteristics/heredity characters
Nurture : the way in which children are treated as they are growing
Transformation : change something so that they are improved

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