Primary Socialization and Secondary Socialization.

Question

Differentiate between :

Primary Socialization and Secondary Socialization.

Answer 1

Primary Socialization	Secondary Socialization
(i) The learning which happens in the early years is termed as primary socialization.	(i) The learning which extends over the entire life of a person is termed as secondary socialization.
(ii) It occurs when a child learns the attitudes, values, customs, behavioural norms and manners as a member of primary group.	(ii) It occurs when an individual learns appropriate behaviour, attitudes, norms as a member of a group.
(iii) Family, peer groups, neighbourhood are the main agents of primary socialization.	(iii) Schooling and education are considered as secondary agencies.
(iv) It is an informal process of socialization.	(iv) It is a formal process of socialization.