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Family plays an important role in socialization of the young generation. In this regard, the family is an agency of:

A.
primary socialisation
B.
secondary socialisation
C.
primary and secondary socialisation
D.
tertiary socialisation

Solution:

The correct answer is primary socialisation Explanation:Socialization is the process through which communities transact or educate their members about the norms and values of society to be socially acceptable. Socialization is a combination of personality development and cultural development.It is an act which ensures the:transmission of manners and culture.adaptation of social norms and values.internalization of attitudes and customs of society.All types of socialization may be classified into two broad groups, viz. primary socialization and secondary socialization. This division is based on the primary and secondary needs of individuals.Important PointsLet's understand in brief the types of Socialization:primary socializationThe basic physical needs such as thirst, hunger, etc. are called primary needs.Family satisfies the basic needs of human beings, therefore, it is called a primary institution. The parents are the primary socializing agents of the child.The inculcation of norms and values within the family is called primary socialization.Primary socialization takes place in infancy and childhood. This is the most crucial stage of socialization as the child learns the basic behaviour pattern at this stage.secondary socializationThose which emerge to meet primary needs e.g. the need for learning skills to earn a livelihood.A school is a secondary social institution because it meets the derived needs of the children. the school teachers are the secondary socializing agents.the process of imbibing norms, values, and behavioural patterns of school may be called secondary socialization.Generally, secondary socialization starts from the later stage of childhood and goes up to maturity.Hence, it could be concluded that family plays a primary role in the socialization of the child.

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