What is Socialisation?

• Socialisation is the process by which an individual learns the norms & values of society (learning how to be members in society)
• There are Two stages of Socialisation:

  • Primary Socialisation (first & most important stage)
  • Secondary Socialisation (the continuation)
• There is a debate as to whether human behaviour is the outcome of Biology (nature), or whether it is the product of culture (nurture)
• Socialisation is part of a process of learning and being taught, but modern views of socialisation stress the active role of children in making sense of their social world and constructing their own ways of being part of their social group
• Part of the Socialisation process involves learning the specific norms, or informal rules which govern behaviour in particular situations