Every person is unconsciously accompanied by socialization in the course of his or her life. You constantly learn new things, meet new people, deal with positive and negative situations, have to solve problems, in short: you have to find your way in everyday life and in society. But what is the role of socialization here? Do we only become a member of society through it? Is socialization a process that constantly takes part in our lives? What happens to us during this process and, above all, where?
I will answer all these questions in the course of this paper. I have chosen this topic because socialization is a lifelong process that affects everyone. I will start with a definition of the term "socialization", then go into the three phases, introduce the instances of socialization and finally explain some disorders in socialization. Finally, I will briefly comment critically.
Table of Contents
- Demarcation of the topic
- Definition of the term "socialization"
- The 3 types of socialization
- Socialization
- Enculturation
- Individuation
- The 3 phases of socialization
- Primary socialization
- Secondary socialization
- Tertiary socialization
- The 4 most important socialization instances
- The family
- The school
- Peer groups
- The media
- Disorders of socialization
- Own critical opinion
Objectives and Key Themes
The aim of this paper is to examine the concept of socialization, exploring its definition, types, phases, and instances. It will also address the potential disorders that can arise in this process and provide a critical perspective on the topic.
- Defining the term "socialization" and its historical development.
- Analyzing the three types of socialization: socialization, enculturation, and individuation.
- Investigating the three phases of socialization: primary, secondary, and tertiary socialization.
- Exploring the four most important socialization instances: family, school, peer groups, and media.
- Identifying and discussing potential disorders related to socialization.
Chapter Summaries
The first chapter focuses on the definition and importance of socialization, highlighting its role in individual development and societal participation. It emphasizes the lifelong nature of this process, encompassing a constant learning and adaptation throughout an individual's life. The second chapter delves into the three types of socialization: socialization, enculturation, and individuation. Socialization is described as the foundation for all other aspects, laying the groundwork for emotional development in the first year of life. Enculturation explores the learning and acquisition of a specific culture, with a particular emphasis on language acquisition. Lastly, individuation addresses the process of establishing individual identity and autonomy.
Keywords
The central keywords and focus topics of this paper include socialization, enculturation, individuation, primary socialization, secondary socialization, tertiary socialization, socialization instances, family, school, peer groups, media, and disorders of socialization. The work aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these concepts, exploring their individual definitions and interrelationships within the broader framework of socialization.
- Quote paper
- Kerstin Berger (Author), 2007, The types, phases and instances of socialization, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1256128
