Context, Content,
Processes and
Consequences of
Socialization
Socialization refers to the coaching of novices to end up contributors of a
current crew and to think, feel, and act in approaches the team considers
appropriate. Socialization is a central process in social life. Its importance
has been noted by sociologists for a long time, but their image of it has
shifted over the last hundred years.
Socialization is learning on how our society and specific
communities, or groups works so we can be a part of them. It’s a
process of working together in developing responsibility in our
community. Individual learns to conform to the norms and values in a
group and develops his/her own self by learning and knowing about
his/her own self from the others.
Socialization focuses on the following.
1. Acquisition of Knowledge 2. Language
3. Values
4. Habits
5. Skill in the Society
TYPES OF SOCIALIZATION
1. Primary Socialization - occurs early in a child’s lifestyle and
is primarily due to have an impact directly from the family and close
friends. Through fundamental socialization, a baby learns basic
societal norms and customs. Example Mano or pagmamano as an
"honoring - gesture" t o the elders.
2. Secondary Socialization - occurs when a person
learns on appropriate behavior to be displayed within a
smaller group which still part of a larger society. Example
joining a club or organization in college, getting employed in
a new workplace.
3. Anticipatory Socialization -Adolescence is initiated
between the ages of childhood and adulthood. During this
stage, children start to participate in Anticipatory
Socialization. They also learn about their group culture and
what they should expect in the future.
4. Professional or Developmental Socialization - This
process of socialization occurs during the early years of an
individual's life. It develops his skills and attitudes for the future
and prepares him for the various roles and responsibilities that
he will assume as an adult.
5. Re- Socialization - When an individual moves to
a new group, he has to learn the new values and
beliefs of the new group. This process of re -
socialization helps him to get used to the new ways of
life.
THREE PARTS OF
SOCIALIZATION
1. Context- denotes culture, language, social
structures, and the individual’s rank within them. It
includes the history and roles played by the people and
institutions in the past.
2. Content and Process - the work or activity in
socialization. Content refers to the details of what passed
from a member to a new member. While process means the
interactions and ways these new norms, values and customs
are thought to a novice.
3. Results and Outcomes -refers to what happens
to an individual after being exposed to a particular
contents and process.
CONTEXT OF SOCIALIZATION
Biological Context- Sociobiologist suggest that
some human capacities may be "wired into" our
biological makeup. Some hormones (i .e. vasopressin
and oxytocin) encourage human to interact and
socialize with other people.
Psychological Context- composed of (1)
emotional states and unconsciousness (2) cognitive
theories of development (3) social and historical
events (4) social position as part of the context
Socialization is also known as enculturation .
Enculturation occurs when cultural knowledge is passed
on to the next bearer which will perpetuate and ensure
the continuance of their traditions and practices
(Santarita and Madrid , 2016).
For an individual to become a member of a society he/she
must go through these two processes: socialization /
enculturation. For instance, act of courtesy and hospitality of
Filipinos are acquired through socialization because these two
learned with their nearest group like family and friends. On the
other hand, enculturation takes place when one culture or
tradition is adopted.
Overall enculturation and socialization
process results to:
Identity formation – An individual’s identity is formed through his
interaction with other people. A person’s socialization with individuals or
groups allows him or her to imbibe certain characteristics and interests
that contribute to his/her identity. (Idea derived from Newman, 2012). For
example, the centuries of Philippine Chinese expose to Filipino culture
made them imbibe facets of Filipino character in the same way Filipinos
learned to love Chinese culture like food (e.g. preference for noodle-
based cuisine like pancit).
Norms and values – On the other hand, norms are
culturally determined rules that guide people regarding what
is right, wrong, proper, or improper. Norms create
predictability in daily affairs and interactions, making it easier
to live with other members of society (Newman, 2012). These
norms are fundamental to the establishment of social order
in any society (Newman, 2012).
Status – position that an individual can occupy in
society (Newman, 2012). It is not ranked position,
but simply a label that implies certain roles that must
be performed.
2 Types of Status
Achieved status is one that a person has
earned or chosen based on his/her abilities and
hard work. This is usually signified by a certain
profession, such as a professional athlete.
Ascribed status is not earned, and it is not
something that people have control over. For
instance, it can be ascribed to a person's race or
sex. Also, it is not usually a choice in most matters.
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