Processes of Socialization

Processes of socialization are the ways that new members of a society learn the cultural values, norms, or traditions of the society in which they are in. There are several rituals that take place during this process. There are several ways that a child or new member learn these. Several ways are similar between societies. These patterns of socialization are passed down through generations.

The San's socialization take place in their family and society. They are socialized by their family and friends. Observation, Imitation, and play are three important socializing processes. The Bushmen do not have formal institutions or schools and are very implicit and informal so, therefore, there is no formal socialization. They do have formal ceremonies that mark vital life transitions. These ceremonies and patterns of socialization are passed down through generations. Their society consists mainly of a nuclear family. Their nuclear family are who teach them and who they learn their cultural values and norms through. They as children are very dependent of them. They teach them how to survive and what their role in the society or community is.

The San begin their life with a secure childhood. They from birth have constant skin-to-skin contact with their mothers. When they are older and no longer depend solely on their mother, they begin to spend less time in their mother’s arms and more time with their father and relatives. They are raised in an indulgent manner. They are given few demands of obedience. When the children become more independent but haven’t reached adolescence yet, they begin spend more time with other children. Their groups consist of children of mixed ages and genders. They play several traditional games and also play h...

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...y begin to recognize the importance of their own behaviors and those of others. They start acknowledging the roles of others and begin imitating them through a process that consists of three main stages. This process begins with the imitation stage. This is where the children start to become aware of patterns of behaviors shown by significant others and begin to imitate them. The next stage is the play stage. We become aware of the patterns of behaviors shown by significant others like their parents or siblings in this stage. And in the game stage children learn the role of their significant other and of the generalized other. This process then continues for the rest of their lives.

Works Cited

https://blackboard.uncg.edu/bbcswebdav/library/eReserves/SOC-101-14-FALL2011/But_what_do_you_mean_women_and_men_in_conversation_%28pp_168-173%29.pdf

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