W9.1 April 29 (Mon) Kim seoyoung

1.Summary

Socialization is the process that prepares individuals to function in social life. It's culturally relative, with people from different backgrounds being socialized differently. It's divided into primary socialization, which occurs early in life and involves developing core identity and values, and secondary socialization, which continues throughout life as individuals encounter new groups and situations. Primary socialization focuses on regulating biological drives in childhood, while secondary socialization involves adapting to new roles and contexts, often in formal settings like the workplace. Children and adolescents may be more malleable, while adults engage in self-initiated and voluntary socialization.


2.Interesting point

Not all socialization is voluntary or successful. Institutions like prisons and mental health facilities are designed to resocialize individuals who were not successfully socialized initially. These institutions, known as total institutions, conduct all aspects of life under the same authority, treat individuals alike, tightly schedule daily activities, have a sharp split between supervisors and participants, and withhold information about the member's fate. Total institutions aim to facilitate a complete break with one's old life for resocialization into a new one.

In these institutions, normative pressures are used for socialization goals, while coercion is often involved in resocialization of deviants. This process often involves "the mortification of the self," where unwanted elements are stripped from individuals to fashion a normative self deemed acceptable by society. This can involve repression or suppression of individuality, cultural ties, and former behavior patterns.


3.Discussion

One interesting point for discussion is the idea of "overimitation" in recent research, where children are hard-wired to exactly imitate adult roles, even when they seem impractical. This raises questions about the balance between conformity and innovation in socialization. How does this phenomenon affect cultural transmission, especially in terms of preserving traditions versus adapting to change? Additionally, considering the diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences of individuals, how might this innate tendency interact with socialization processes in different societies?


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