Socialization What is socialization? Socialization is the process by which society helps an individual portray an identity in learning the norms, values, behaviors, and skills for the social position. It can take a lifetime to accomplish it because it’s not a one-time function. Socialization extends throughout different stages of the life course, categorized as childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Sociologists believe that socialization develops across the life course because we encounter age-related transition points that require new roles. We must adjust and come accustom to new rules and regulations as we age. Socialization is important because it’s the development of learning how to become part of society. It helps you learn the language, form a personality, discover your role in life, and what is expected from you.
The process of my socialization has been a long journey. As a child, I was reticent and didn’t talk to many people besides family. In school, I would often find myself sitting on a bean bag chair reading books. When I got …show more content…
Mead believes that someone’s identity appears from social interactions and centralized feelings of oneself. Jean Piaget’s theory of development suggests that children shift through different stages of moral development. Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of self-development piggybacks off Piaget’s theory. Kohlberg proposed that moral reasoning is a continual process that occurs throughout the lifespan.
Carol Gillian’s theory about self-development is focused on women, community, and caring about personal relationships. Erik Erikson’s theory comprises of eight stages from infancy to adulthood. I think George Mead and Carol Gillian best describes my socialization because I interact with people better and I understand Carol from a women’s perspective.
Socializing and institutional
The process of my socialization has been a long journey. As a child, I was reticent and didn’t talk to many people besides family. In school, I would often find myself sitting on a bean bag chair reading books. When I got …show more content…
Mead believes that someone’s identity appears from social interactions and centralized feelings of oneself. Jean Piaget’s theory of development suggests that children shift through different stages of moral development. Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of self-development piggybacks off Piaget’s theory. Kohlberg proposed that moral reasoning is a continual process that occurs throughout the lifespan.
Carol Gillian’s theory about self-development is focused on women, community, and caring about personal relationships. Erik Erikson’s theory comprises of eight stages from infancy to adulthood. I think George Mead and Carol Gillian best describes my socialization because I interact with people better and I understand Carol from a women’s perspective.
Socializing and institutional