socialization
[soh-shuh-luh-zey-shuh n]
- a continuing process whereby an individual acquires a personal identity and learns the norms, values, behavior, and social skills appropriate to his or her social position.
- the act or process of making socialistic: the socialization of industry.
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Origin of socialization
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Contemporary Examples
All of the tigers were much happier once they arrived here and began to realize the freedom and socialization they can have.
Nobody was interested in giving him access to education or socialization, or teaching him technical skills.
Socialization will be a challenge, but consider the academic road ahead.
Historical Examples
That is the objective of the movement for the socialization of the means of life.
SocialismJohn Spargo
The important point is to see that the process of socialization must be piecemeal and gradual.
SocialismJohn Spargo
Of socialization in the strict sense there is, for this purpose, no need.
The New SocietyWalther Rathenau
That is not the same thing as the socialization of the railways, as you will see.
The Common Sense of SocialismJohn Spargo
They are Regulation of the trusts; Socialization of the trusts.
The Common Sense of SocialismJohn Spargo
socialization
socialisation
- psychol the modification from infancy of an individual's behaviour to conform with the demands of social life
- the act of socializing or the state of being socialized
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Word Origin and History for socialization
n.
1841, in reference to personal associations; 1884 in reference to socialism; noun of action from socialize.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
socialization
(sō′shə-lĭ-zā′shən)- The process of learning interpersonal and interactional skills that are in conformity with the values of one's society.
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The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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socialization
Learning the customs, attitudes, and values of a social group, community, or culture. Socialization is essential for the development of individuals who can participate and function within their societies, as well as for ensuring that a society's cultural features will be carried on through new generations. Socialization is most strongly enforced by family, school, and peer groups and continues throughout an individual's lifetime. (See also acculturation.)
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The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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