Socialization is an important matter for society. It doesn’t occur accidently. But should be controlled through cultural directions.Social nature is very much influenced by the culture of an individual. It is a known fact that man is bom as a biological animal. He becomes social animal only through the process of socialization. Culture is the content that is length in the process of socialization. Though culture varies from society to society, every society has its own distinct culture. Therefore society, culture and socialization are closely related to each other, Socialization that turns the child in to a useful members of society according to cultural directions.
The role of culture in socialization can be explained in the followings:
- Culture provides the base to the socialization process was making the individual a normal social being.
- Culture provides the guidance to the individual to control his various activities. Which he learns through the process of socialization.
- Culture assists socialization in teaching the culture qualities like morality, good behaviors, positive attitude, ideals and values.
- Culture through the process of socialization helps the individual to decide his career.
- Cultures through the socialization also provide guidance to the individual to maintain their behavior patterns according to social situation.
- Culture through the socialization process helps an individual to become an important contributor to society.
- Culture through the process of socialization helps to work for social welfare and develop a positive attitude towards all.
