3. Man as a social being needs other people to
survive. We develop ourselves as human being
through our social interaction. Socialization is a
continuing process where by an individual
acquires a personal identity and learns the
norms, values, behavior and social skills
appropriate to his and her social position. The
process of socialization is very essential because
it teaches us how to behave and act within our
society.
4. Hence, it is continuous process in life. As
people move from one stage to another, such
as from childhood to adolescence, from adult
to old age, or from one group to another,
they discard old ways of behaving learn new
patterns of behavior.
5. OBJECTIVE SOCIALIZATION
It refers to the society acting upon the child.
SUBJECTIVE SOCIALIZATION
The process by which society transmits its culture
from one generation to the next and adapts the
individual to the accepted and approved ways of
organized social life.
6. This perspective on socialization helps identity formation of
individuals which is essential in establishing his/her social
role. Likewise, it includes the following functions.
• It is through the process of socialization that we
develop our sense of identity and belongingness
Personality and
Role development
• The much needed social skills such as
communication, interpersonal, and occupational are
developed.
Skills development
and Training
• Individuals are influence or end engulfed by the
prevailing values of social groups and society
Values Formation
7. • The socialization process allows us to fit-in organized
way of life by being accustomed including cultural
setting
Social integration
and Adjustment
• Integration to society binds individuals to the control
mechanisms set forth by society’s norms with regard
to acceptable social relationships and social behavior
Social control
and Stability
10. Socialization continues to be an important part of
human development. It is an instrument on how an
individual will adapt to his existing environment in
order to survive. The process of socialization enables
the individual to grow and function socially.
11. Hence, the change in man’s social reality modifies hid
culture. Sociologists say that the culture becomes
”internalized” that the individual “imbibes” it and
that in this way, “from the inside” it continuous to
influence his conduct. The importance of socialization
is very vital in man’s daily life.