Question

How can we distinguish between enculturation and socialisation? Explain.

Answer 1

Socialization refers to the deliberate shaping of the individual whereas Enculturation is the process where the culture that is currently established teaches an individual the accepted norms and values of the culture or society where the individual lives.

Answer 2

Distinguish between enculturation and socialization

Explanation:

• Socialization process cultivates a person to behave in a socially acceptable behavior in the society or culture he/she behaves.

1. This is done by learning and following norms, values, customs, and acceptable roles of the society throughout one’s life.
2. This focuses on acquiring social knowledge, values, habits or behavior, skills, language etc of a society.

• Enculturation denotes all learning processes which can take place without any direct teaching.

1. A behavior is developed simply by adopting the values, beliefs, patterns of the culture and its surroundings where one belongs.
2. This makes a person to behave socially to be accepted in the culture one belongs.
3. The main focus lies in acquisition of socio-cultural traits