Week 9: Introduction to Sociology/Socialization


1.Summary
Socialization is a basic sociological concept composed of various elements. The goal of sociology is to prepare and perform roles, including impulse control and the development of conscience, career roles, gender roles and roles in institutions such as marriage and parents, and to live meaningful, important and valuable lives. In short, socialization is the process of preparing human beings to function in social life. And socialization is characterized by cultural relativity. Therefore, there are various social norms in the world.
And socialization is an important sociological process in developing individuals who can function in human society, but it does not learn all aspects of human behavior.
And socialization is a process of life, but it is generally divided into secondary socialization that takes place throughout a lifetime, meeting a new group that requires primary socialization and additional socialization.
Socialization can distinguish broad socialization from narrow socialization. Extensive socialization is socialization that encourages independence, individualism and self-expression, while narrow socialization is socialization to promote obedience and conformity.
Socialization has evolved over time and there are many theories of socialization. Examples of this include symbolic interaction socialization, role theory, reinforcement theory, and internalization theory.



2. Interesting
It was interesting to know that socialization was divided into primary and secondary socialization, and that socialization took place throughout the lifetime. Socialization was thought to be achieved during the natural years of childhood and adolescence, but it was impressive that he interacted with people throughout his life and socialized them.
And it was interesting that socialization was influenced relative and culturally and reflected in various social norms.

3. Discussion
-How does socialization differ by social class, race and gender?
-In which case socialization can fail?

Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 14, 2020 at 5:33 AM

    Examples of the disconnection and failure of socialization are the experiments of Emperor Friedrich II of the Holy Roman Empire and the example of Isabel. By banning children from using language, Friedrich II experimented with what language a person would use when there was no language learning, but all of the children in the experiment died. In the case of Isabelle, she grows under a single mother who is blind and dumb, so Isabel, who lives in a state where she has no contact with people, cannot use language and acts like an animal. The above example is a simple example where socialization has not been achieved. As you can see in the example above, if you do not learn the expected roles and norms, cultures, values, etc. in that society through interactions with people, eventually humans cannot lead a human life.

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