Process of Socialization
The process of socialization starts from very birth of child. But that he lacks that essential elements of the social life. As he grows, he molds himself according to the needs of the society.
At time of birth child only have “Natural Instincts”, but later on in most make on development according to needs of society. Socialization process could be studied on following points;
Rearing up: Brining Up
They may parents rear their child, the way he shall grow and acquire qualities and traits that are result of that way of rearing up.
Identification
The child develops feeling of identification from family which in term develops with him maintain of language, way of living values etc.
Social Teaching
From family to school, peers the child marted with social teaching. According to Miller Dolard, this social teaching is based on following four elements.
Derive
Cue
Response
Record
Perceiving the situation
Individual at any age has to change his or her behavior pattern according to situation. This process of perceiving is helpful in acquiring of social ideas.
Mutual Behavior and Cooperation
When an individual comes in contact with other, got influence by mutual corporation, the social qualities also develop in the individual. This is another way of developing social qualities and organizing the social personality.
Suggestions
The child also tries to adjust himself to social needs according to the suggestions from others.
Generally these suggestions are received from family, peer group, school and other agencies of socialization.
Reward or Punishment
If acted according to social values and ideals have get record and punishment if act against the interest of society.