socialization

[soh-shuh-luh-zey-shuh n]

noun

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.

Origin of socialization

First recorded in 1885–90; socialize + -ation

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Examples from the Web for socialization

Contemporary Examples of socialization

All of the tigers were much happier once they arrived here and began to realize the freedom and socialization they can have.
Should Tony the Truck Stop Tiger Go Free?
Melissa Leon
June 28, 2014
Nobody was interested in giving him access to education or socialization, or teaching him technical skills.
Death Penalty Survives In California, But Three-Strikes Law Cut Back
David R. Dow
November 9, 2012
Socialization will be a challenge, but consider the academic road ahead.
Polygamy Cult 's Civil War
Carol McKinley
August 22, 2011

Historical Examples of socialization

That is the objective of the movement for the socialization of the means of life.
Socialism
John Spargo
The important point is to see that the process of socialization must be piecemeal and gradual.
Socialism
John Spargo
Of socialization in the strict sense there is, for this purpose, no need.
The New Society
Walther Rathenau
That is not the same thing as the socialization of the railways, as you will see.
The Common Sense of Socialism
John Spargo
They are Regulation of the trusts; Socialization of the trusts.
The Common Sense of Socialism
John Spargo

British Dictionary definitions for socialization

socialization

socialisation

noun

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

1841, in reference to personal associations; 1884 in reference to socialism; noun of action from socialize.

Medicine definitions for socialization

socialization

[sō′shə-lĭ-zā′shən]

n.

The process of learning interpersonal and interactional skills that are in conformity with the values of one's society.

Related formsso′cial•ize′ (-shə-līz′) v.

Culture definitions for socialization

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.)