socialization

[ soh-shuh-luh-zey-shuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a continuing process whereby an individual acquires a personal identity and learns the norms, values, behavior, and social skills appropriate to their social position.
the act or process of aligning with the precepts of socialism:
the socialization of industry.

socialization

/ ˌsəʊʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən /

psychol the modification from infancy of an individual's behaviour to conform with the demands of social life
the act of socializing or the state of being socialized

socialization

Learning the customs, attitudes, and values of a social group, community, or culture . Socialization is essential for the development of individuals who can participate and function within their societies, as well as for ensuring that a society's cultural features will be carried on through new generations. Socialization is most strongly enforced by family, school, and peer groups and continues throughout an individual's lifetime. ( See also acculturation .)

First recorded in 1885–90; socialize + -ation

All of the tigers were much happier once they arrived here and began to realize the freedom and socialization they can have.

Nobody was interested in giving him access to education or socialization, or teaching him technical skills.

His 1973 doctorate dissertation on sex education was titled “Sexual Socialization and Premarital Sexual Behavior.”

Socialization will be a challenge, but consider the academic road ahead.

This simple switch would single-handedly defang conservative fear-mongering about the national socialization of health care.

Of socialization in the strict sense there is, for this purpose, no need.

Assimilation and socialization have both been described in these terms by contemporary sociologists.

What is the type of teachers in Negro institutions, for the progressive socialization of the individuals whom they instruct?

This showed that they felt it the vital factor in the progressive socialization of the individuals.

Only when these fail in efficiency or result in injustice and inequality of opportunities does socialization present itself.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse