Socialization: meaning, definitions and examples
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socialization
[ ˌsəʊʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]
child development
The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their society through interaction with others.
Synonyms
acculturation, assimilation, enculturation
Examples of usage
- Socialization is crucial for a child's emotional and psychological development.
- Children learn socialization skills through interaction with their peers.
- Family, school, and community all play a role in the socialization process.
sociology
The lifelong process of learning how to behave appropriately in society, including understanding social norms and roles.
Synonyms
social conditioning, social learning, socialization process
Examples of usage
- Socialization helps individuals navigate social situations effectively.
- Adolescents often go through a period of socialization as they learn to interact with others outside their family.
- Socialization can vary greatly across different cultures.
Translations
Translations of the word "socialization" in other languages:
🇵🇹 socialização
🇮🇳 समाजीकरण
🇩🇪 Sozialisierung
🇮🇩 sosialisasi
🇺🇦 соціалізація
🇵🇱 socjalizacja
🇯🇵 社会化 (shakaika)
🇫🇷 socialisation
🇪🇸 socialización
🇹🇷 sosyalleşme
🇰🇷 사회화 (sahoehwa)
🇸🇦 التنشئة الاجتماعية
🇨🇿 socializace
🇸🇰 socializácia
🇨🇳 社会化 (shèhuì huà)
🇸🇮 socializacija
🇮🇸 félagsmótun
🇰🇿 әлеуметтендіру
🇬🇪 სოციალიზაცია
🇦🇿 sosializasiya
🇲🇽 socialización
Etymology
The term 'socialization' originated in the field of sociology in the 19th century, when scholars began to study the ways in which individuals are integrated into society. It is rooted in the concept of social interaction and the importance of learning societal norms and values. Socialization is seen as a crucial aspect of human development, shaping individuals' behaviors and beliefs throughout their lives.
See also: antisocial, resocialization, sociability, socialist, socialite, socialize, unsociable.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,340, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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