Culture and Socialisation

Family

The family is the primary agency of socialization, where children first learn basic norms, values, and behaviors.

A group within a larger culture with distinct characteristics

Subcultures are groups within a larger culture that have unique styles, behaviors, and identities.

Valuing and appreciating cultural differences

Cosmopolitanism celebrates cultural diversity and promotes mutual understanding between different cultures.

Primary occurs in family, secondary in other institutions

Primary socialization happens in the family during early childhood, while secondary socialization occurs in other social institutions throughout life.