Sociology

Socialization

This is the process by which the culture of a society is transmitted to children; the modification from infancy of an individual's behaviour to conform to the demands of society and social life.   It can also be viewed as a process through which members of society are taught and acquire the culture of their society, including knowledge, skills, beliefs and attitudes. Socialization is the mechanism by which the total way of life of a society is transmitted from one  member  of societysuch as parents or teachers to a child or pupil or an employer to a new employee.