Which of the following correctly describes 'Significant others' in the context of socialisation process? |
Those who are indirectly involved in our lives. Any person who is important in the society. Any person who is directly involved in our lives. Both 1 and 3 |
Both 1 and 3 |
The socialisation process involves a continuous dialogue, negotiation and even struggle against significant others (those directly involved in our lives) like our parents, family, kin group and our community. Our community provides us the language (our mother tongue) and the cultural values through which we comprehend the world. It also anchors our self-identity. |