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Socialization
Module-5
Name of learner:________________________________________________________________________________
Grade & Section:____________________________________________________Date:________________________
General Reminder: Use this activity sheet with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the activity
sheet. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises. Read the directions carefully
before doing each task. Return this activity sheet to your teacher once you are through with it.
General Objective:
1. Explain the context, content, processes, and consequence of
socialization (UCSP11/12BMSIg-15)
Socialization is a form of interaction by which people acquire personality and learn the way of
life of their society. It is considered the essential link between the individual and society. In fact,
socialization allows the individual to learn the norms, values, languages, skills, beliefs, and other
patterns of thought and action that are essential for social living. (Robertson, 1987:115)
Socialization is a process that introduces people to social norms and customs. This process helps
individuals function well in society, and, in turn, helps society run smoothly. Family members, teachers,
religious leaders, and peers all play roles in a person's socialization.
This learning material will provide you with information and activities that will help you
understand socialization, its context, content, processes, and consequences.
Socialization concerns both social structure and interpersonal relations. It contains three key
parts: context, content and process, and results.
Context
Refers to the culture, language, social structures and one’s position within that particular society.
It also includes history and the roles people and institutions around them performed in the past. One's
life context will significantly affect the socialization process. For example, a family's economic class may
have a huge impact on how parents associate or deal with their children.
Gender stereotypes
Also bear strong influence on socialization processes. Cultural expectations for gender roles and
gendered behavior are conveyed to children through color-coded clothes and sorts of game. Girls usually
receive toys such as dolls or dollhouses that stresses physical appearance and domesticity while boys
receive playthings such as legos, toy soldiers, or race cars that involve thinking skills or manly type of
sports.
Race
Also plays a factor in socialization. Since white people bear a disproportionate experience of police
violence, they can encourage their children to defend and know their rights when the authorities try to
violate them. In contrast, parents of color must instruct their children to remain calm, compliant and
secure in the presence of law enforcement.
Results
Are the outcome of socialization and refer to the way a person conceives and conducts after
undergoing this process. For example, with small children, socialization exhibits focus on control of
biological and emotional impulses, such as drinking eating with bare hands rather than eating with
spoon and fork or asking permission before picking something up.
Activity/Exercise 1:
Direction: Make a short reflection on the following statements based from your understanding of the
topic discussed.
Statements Reflection
Socialization plays an important role at an
early age.
Socialization considered as the essential
link between the individual and society.
Social interaction provides the means which
we gradually become able to see ourselves
and learn who we are and how we fit into
the world around us.
Activity/Exercise 2:
Direction: Answer the following questions briefly and concisely.