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Question 14 Marks
Re-socialization and Adult Socialization
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Re-socializationAdult Socialization
(i) The process of unlearning old norms, roles and values, behavioural patterns and learning new patterns is called as re-socialization.(i) Adult socialization is a life long process and indicates continuous process of learning.
(ii) A prison sentence or a total institution is a good example of re-socialization.(ii) One of the significant agents of adult socialization is the workplace.
(iii) Re-socialization involves a process of tearing down and re-building an individual’s role and socially constructed sense of self.(iii) Socialization through workplace involves acquiring new skills knowledge and behaviour patterns suitable to the requirements of the job.
(iv) It re-socializes people into changed identities and role.(iv) It helps in changing the notions of right and wrong.
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Question 24 Marks
Primary Socialization and Secondary Socialization.
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Primary SocializationSecondary Socialization
(i) The learning which happens in the early years is termed as primary socialization.(i) The learning which extends over the entire life of a person is termed as secondary socialization.
(ii) It occurs when a child learns the attitudes, values, customs, behavioural norms and manners as a member of primary group.(ii) It occurs when an individual learns appropriate behaviour, attitudes, norms as a member of a group.
(iii) Family, peer groups, neighbourhood are the main agents of primary socialization.(iii) Schooling and education are considered as secondary agencies.
(iv) It is an informal process of socialization.(iv) It is a formal process of socialization.
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