PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
CTET 2024
Answer
A is true but R is false.
Explanation
Children indeed learn societal norms both explicitly/directly (overt) and implicitly/indirectly through observation (covert), making the Assertion true. However, the Reason is completely false because socialization is not a 'simple' linear process. It is a highly complex, dynamic, multidimensional, and lifelong process of internalizing societal norms.
Key Points
- > Socialization is the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society.
- > The family/home acts as the primary agency of socialization.
- > School, media, and peer groups act as secondary agencies of socialization.
- > It is a continuous, lifelong process starting from infancy to old age.
- > Socialization is never a simple or linear process; it is highly complex and dynamic.
Additional Information
Types of Socialization
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Basic learning in early childhood. | Learning language and basic manners from parents. |
| Secondary | Learning how to behave in the broader society. | Learning school rules and peer interactions. |
| Anticipatory | Preparing for future roles. | Interning before taking up a full-time job. |
| Re-socialization | Discarding old behaviors for completely new ones. | Joining the military or moving to a vastly different country. |
Memory Tips
- Family = Primary agent.
- Everything else (School/Media) = Secondary.
- Remember, socialization is a complex, dynamic, and continuous process, never simple.