9th Standard Social ( Socialization )

9th    Socialization

 

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

1. The changing process of the human being as a social being is called Socialization.

2. Mother is the first teacher of a child.

3. The important agency of socialization is family.

4. Radio is an agency of socialization.

 

II. Answer the following questions:

1. Explain the role of school in the process of socialization.
Ans: The role of the school is very crucial in the socialization process. In schools, the child is not only influenced by the teachers but also by its friends and classmates. The social behavior, knowledge and experience of the child are molded by the education. The subconscious capacity of the children is also developed. The school will extend his/her life and make them ready for social life. The role of the teacher in the socialization process of the child is very crucial. Various positive aspects that find expression in teachers like good behaviors, equality and goodwill get reflected in the children as well. This enables children to develop love, cooperation, tolerance, co-living, mutual respect and other various values in their life. Apart from this, teachers need to motivate children to take part in various co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

 

2. What are the values learned by a child from the family members?
Ans: a) The child learns the words, behaviour, activities and transactions of the parents. The parents’ attitudes have a deep impact on the moral and emotional growth of the child.

b) The child learns love, affection, trust, patience, kindness, co-operation, and other values in a family atmosphere.

c) The child learns to walk on the right path under the guidance of the parents. They learn to respect their parents and obey them.

 

3. Explain the social importance of the socialization process.
Ans: a) socialization converts human being into a social being.

b) It provides the scope of adopting, imitating, and learning many skills.

c) It develops the social relationship and provide commitment and support to the social system.

d) It helps the development of personality.

e) It helps the continuity of tradition.

 

4. Mention what does the socialization indicates.
Ans: The process of learning social behaviour & the process of becoming a social being is called socialization. Socialization is a continuous process of social action, which starts from birth. It is a process in which all the members of society live in acordance with their duties & responsibilities. In socialization, human beings become social beings by adopting social behaviours.

 

5. Explain the role of mass media in the socialization process.
Ans: In today’s modern society, mass media works as an important agent. Television, movies, newspapers, periodicals, dramas, dance, music, quotes from great men, proverbs, & words of wisdom influence children.

The mass media can be used effectively through news reports, quiz programs, interviews, debates, travel reports. Programs of educational importance have a direct bearing on the personality and good conduct of the child.

 

6. Explain the role of the neighborhood in the socialization process.
Ans: The neighborhood is the families which reside close to your family. This is a small community having the characteristics of a large community. The neighborhood is small in size. Here the people are related to each other. People help each other in many ways. The influence of neighborhood is found both in rural and urban communities. The people of the neighborhood live like the members of the same family, by sharing their happiness and sorrows. Neighborhood people help each other at the festival, fair, marriage, religious rituals and other programmes. The neighborhood relationship is much stronger in rural communities than in urban communities.