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socialization
[ soh-shuh-luh-zey-shuhn ]
/ ˌsoʊ ʃə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /
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British Dictionary definitions for socialization
socialization
socialisation
/ (ˌsəʊʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən) /
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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Cultural 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.)
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