Socialization

Why it matters

• It serves as the primary mechanism for the transmission of culture across generations.
• It facilitates the development of an individual's social identity and self-concept.
• It ensures social cohesion and stability by aligning individual behavior with collective expectations.
• It acts as a tool for social control, regulating conduct through internalized societal standards.

How it is asked

In the context of General Studies Paper I (Sociology/Society), focus on the agencies of socialization—such as family, peer groups, education, and media—and their evolving roles in the era of globalization and digital connectivity.