Definitions
- Referring to the process of learning social norms, values, and behaviors within a particular society or culture. - Talking about the development of social skills and relationships with others. - Describing the process of adapting to social expectations and roles in a given community.
- Referring to the process of adapting to a new culture or society. - Talking about the acquisition of new cultural values, beliefs, and practices. - Describing the process of integrating into a new community and adjusting to its norms and expectations.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve adapting to new social environments.
- 2Both require learning new norms, values, and behaviors.
- 3Both can be challenging but also rewarding experiences.
- 4Both are ongoing processes that occur over time.
- 5Both involve changes in attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Socialization refers to the learning of social norms and behaviors within a particular society or culture, while acculturation involves adapting to a new culture or society.
- 2Direction: Socialization occurs within one's own culture, while acculturation involves adapting to a new culture.
- 3Intensity: Acculturation can be a more intense and challenging process than socialization due to the need to adapt to a new culture and language.
- 4Purpose: Socialization is a natural process that occurs throughout one's life, while acculturation is often a deliberate process undertaken when moving to a new country or culture.
- 5Outcome: Socialization results in the internalization of social norms and values, while acculturation results in the acquisition of new cultural knowledge and practices.
Remember this!
Socialization and acculturation are both processes of adapting to new social environments and learning new norms, values, and behaviors. However, socialization occurs within one's own culture and involves the development of social skills and relationships, while acculturation involves adapting to a new culture and acquiring new cultural knowledge and practices.
