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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Sociology

What Socialization – Meaning and agencies of Socialization covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Sociology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Sociology · 2026-27

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Meaning and Definition of Socialization

  • Socialization is the process by which individuals learn to conform to societal norms and values.
  • It transforms a biological being into a socially aware individual capable of interacting meaningfully.
  • Without socialization, personality development is incomplete, as seen in isolated children like Anna.
2

Process of Socialization

  • Socialization begins even before birth through family decisions and cultural practices.
  • Direct socialization starts after birth through interaction with caregivers.
  • The process involves learning through imitation, suggestion, identification, and language.
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Agencies of Socialization

  • Family is the first and most influential agency of socialization.
  • School teaches discipline, cooperation, and formal knowledge.
  • Friends and playmates allow learning through equality and peer culture.
4

Role and Importance of Socialization

  • Develops personality and self-identity.
  • Transmits culture from one generation to the next.
  • Maintains social stability by teaching norms and rules.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Socialization

Definition of SocializationProcess of SocializationFactors of SocializationAgencies of SocializationRole of Socialization

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Key topics in Socialization – Meaning and agencies of Socialization include Meaning and Definition of Socialization, Process of Socialization, Agencies of Socialization, Role and Importance of Socialization. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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