Socialization — Sociology STD 11 Commerce / Arts — Question

1. According to G. H. Mead, formation of self occurs in three distinct stages.
2. Game stage is the third stage of the process of socialization.
3. As a child matures, and as the self gradually develops, the child learns to behave according to the impressions of others.
4. They learn to understand interactions involving different people with a variety of purposes.
5. They understand that ‘role play’ in each situation involves following a consistent set of rules and expectations.

Example : A child at this stage is likely to be aware of the different responsibilities of people in a restaurant who together, make for a smooth dining experience.