Socialization: The lifelong process through which individuals internalize the norms, values, behaviors, and ways of thinking characteristic of their society, transforming them into active members or "actors" within that society.
In French: "Processus par lequel l’individu intériorise les façons d’être, de faire et de penser caractéristiques de la société dans laquelle il vit."
Norms: Shared rules or expectations that guide behavior within a society, often explicit or implicit, and rooted in collective values.
Example: Arriving on time, respecting others.
Values: Ideals or principles shared by members of a group that influence norms and guide actions, such as equality, politeness, or solidarity.
Example: Respect for others, honesty.
Roles: Expected behaviors associated with a particular social status or position, such as student, parent, or worker.
Example: Respecting authority as a student.
1. What does socialization primarily refer to?
2. What is the primary focus of socialization according to the course outline?
3. Which of the following behaviors is Natacha reported to exhibit as a result of her social deprivation?
Socialization — definition?
Lifelong process of internalizing societal norms.
Socialization — definition?
Lifelong process of internalizing norms, values, roles.
Natacha's behaviors — cause?
Result of social deprivation and animalistic imitation.
Norms — role?
Guide social behavior, rooted in shared values.
Behavioral explanations — focus?
Behavior learned through socialization, imitation, reinforcement.
Values — example?
Shared principles like respect or honesty.
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