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Chapter 3. Socialization

3.1 Socialization

Man is a social animal. He cannot live alone. He exists as a part of the society. It is the process of socialization that ensures this convergence. Socialization plays a vital role in the development of a human being. For a progressive and mature society, its organization, growth and development of individuals; the process of socialization is crucial. For an individual to function as a part of society, he/she must be well versed with the dynamics of the social environment around. This connection must get initiated at early stage of life, i.e. childhood. Socialization facilitates this connect.

3.1.1 Concept Of Socialization

Process of socialization is interdependent i.e. it takes place between an individual and the society. It is an interaction through which the growing individual learns the habits, attitudes, values and beliefs of the social group in which he is born and he accepts them. Because of socialization, we learn to understand and appreciate the societal norms and behave accordingly. For proper development of children's personality, it is essential that we imbibe moral norms and values in them. The social, psychological process related to this, is called socialization.

Children observe discipline, an ambition to secure a prestigious position in society evolves in them, they acquire skills necessary to obtain that position; then they attain a sense of responsibility are some of the many important things that are involved in the process of socialization. An individual adjusts oneself first with familiar environment, then with the educational environment and finally with social environment before he/she is accepted by the society. This is the complete process of socialization.

According to Watson, "Socialization is a social and psychological process."

According to Harry Johnson, "Socialization is the education that empowers a learner to fulfill his/her role in the society."

Lets tell: What is the comprehensive definition of socialization?

Teacher's Note

Socialization means learning to live with others and following society's rules. For example, when your child joins a new school, the school helps them learn how to make friends, follow class rules, and respect teachers.

Exam Trick

Remember: Socialization = Learning to be a good person in society. Just like you learn your mother tongue from your family, you learn social behavior from your environment.

Points to Remember

Socialization is the process of learning social rules and values.
It starts from childhood and continues throughout life.
Education and family both play important roles in socialization.
Through socialization, we learn to behave as good members of society.
Every culture and society teaches different social values.

3.1.2 Role Of Education In Socialization

According to Brown, Education ensures transformation of a child in a controlled environment in schools and with formal methods, socialization of the children occurs in proper manner. School and teachers hold a great responsibility in this process.

Education is an effective medium for socialization. Language is a primary medium of communication and interaction between individuals. This interaction drives and affects socialization. Abilities which are crucial for socialization such as understanding others, expressing self as well as empathizing with the others, learning a language, getting to know about people around us who have good character, tells us a lot about values and culture.

Education makes and ensures process of socialization to remain democratic.

Because of education, relation among all staff members of school and the students becomes friendly and cordial.

Because of education, moral values, rules are understood and social control is maintained. This leads to socialization.

During the process of socialization through education, maintaining social balance is a priority. Education nurtures the ability amongst the students to resist the destructive currents in the society.

Education offers knowledge, values, competencies, perspectives, social experiences necessary for socialization of the students.

Schools offer vocational education leading to entrepreneurship.

Education plays a vital role in the process of socialization. Through education the students are molded into responsible citizens. To achieve successful understanding of new ideas, education tries constructively through socialization. Education tries constructively to achieve socialization. Proper motivation, prize and punishment should be used judicially for a new learner's good education. In order to achieve proper socialization of the children, the school environment should be conducive for it.

Discuss it: What should be the role of education in the process of socialization in the modern world?

Teacher's Note

Schools teach children not just books, but how to live together. For example, in school, children learn to share, help friends, and follow rules, which makes them good citizens.

Exam Trick

Remember: Education in socialization = School teaches you to be a good person. Just like your school teaches you Maths and English, it also teaches you to be respectful and kind.

Points to Remember

Education helps children learn social values and good behavior.
Teachers play a very important role in the socialization process.
School provides a friendly environment for learning social skills.
Education makes socialization democratic and equal for all students.
Through education, children learn to respect others and follow rules.

3.2 Social Transformation

Change is innate nature of man. Society also changes continuously. Social transformation means to change the existing parameters of a societal system with purpose. Meaningful changes in the behaviours and beliefs of an individual and a group of individuals which last long, lead to social change. It leads to change in the social structures, interactivities and interactions, emerging trends and schools of thoughts. This is called as social transformation.

3.2.1 Concept Of Social Transformation

Social transformation refers to the changes in social organization and interrelations. The consideration of modernization and futurology are also important in social transformation.

Not all changes in the society mean social transformation. The change that has an impact on the entire social structure, can be referred to as social transformation. Social transformation, at times, is slow or rapid. It is, at times, peaceful or violent.

Definitions of Social Transformation: Thinkers have defined social transformation as follows:

Dr. Harry Johnson: "In its basic sense, social transformation means change in social structure."

Spencer: "Social transformation is social evolution."

Remember it: 'Social system means a set of interrelated and interdependent entities.' e.g., – Family system, Education system, Governance system.

Teacher's Note

Social transformation means society is changing and becoming better. For example, earlier only boys went to school, but now girls also get equal education—this is a big social transformation in India.

Exam Trick

Remember: Social Transformation = Big change in society that affects everyone. For example, when India became free from British rule, the whole society changed—this is social transformation.

Points to Remember

Social transformation is a big change in how society works and thinks.
Not every small change is social transformation—it must affect the whole society.
Social transformation can be slow or fast, peaceful or with problems.
It includes changes in laws, beliefs, values, and how people live.
Social transformation leads to progress and development of society.

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