socialization
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socialization
The process by which an individual learns and internalizes the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills of a society or group.
Die Sozialisation eines Kindes beginnt in der Familie und wird in der Schule fortgesetzt.
A child's socialization begins in the family and continues at school.
socialization
The transfer of private property, especially means of production such as factories or land, into common ownership or state ownership.
Die politische Partei forderte die Sozialisation der Energiekonzerne.
The political party called for the socialization of the energy companies.
'Sozialisation' (socialization) belongs to the word family of 'sozial' (social). The suffix '-ation' comes from Latin and always denotes a process or procedure. So the word describes the process of 'becoming social'.
Die Sozialisation ist ein lebenslanger Prozess.
Socialization is a lifelong process.
The two meanings can be distinguished well by context. If it is about people, upbringing, society, and learning rules (e.g., 'Kind' — child, 'Familie' — family, 'Schule' — school), the sociological meaning is intended. If it is about the economy, politics, and ownership (e.g., 'Betriebe' — businesses, 'Konzerne' — corporations, 'Staat' — state), the economic meaning is intended.
Die frühe Sozialisation im Elternhaus prägt einen Menschen stark.
Early socialization in the parental home strongly shapes a person.
In the sociological context, a distinction is often made between 'primäre Sozialisation' (primary socialization, in the family) and 'sekundäre Sozialisation' (secondary socialization, in school, work, etc.). Another common phrase is 'der Prozess der Sozialisation' (the process of socialization).
Die sekundäre Sozialisation findet außerhalb der Familie statt, zum Beispiel durch Freunde und Medien.
Secondary socialization takes place outside the family, for example through friends and media.
The meaning 'Überführung in Gemeineigentum' (transfer into common ownership) is a technical term from politics and economics. In normal everyday life, this meaning is rarely used.
Die Forderung nach der Sozialisation von Schlüsselindustrien ist Teil ihres Parteiprogramms.
The demand for the socialization of key industries is part of their party platform.
upbringing / education
Erziehung and Sozialisation help a child learn values and social rules. Erziehung refers to deliberate influence, for example by parents or teachers. Sozialisation is the broader process in which friends, school, and the social environment also shape behavior.
Durch die Sozialisation in ihrer Familie und Schulklasse lernte Nora, andere Menschen ausreden zu lassen.
Through socialization in her family and school class, Nora learned to let other people finish speaking.
Durch die Erziehung ihrer Eltern lernte Nora, andere Menschen ausreden zu lassen.
Through her parents' upbringing, Nora learned to let other people finish speaking.
