000			04048nam a2200181Ia 4500
999			_c167018 _d167018
005			20220124224744.0
008			200208s9999 xx 000 0 und d
082			_a305.23 SOC
100			_aSinha, Durgananda (ed.)
245		0	_aSocialization of the Indian child
260			_aNew Delhi
260			_bConcept Pub.
260			_c1981
300			_a172p.
520			_aHow to rear children so that they will become adequate adult members of the society to which they belong is an old and pervasive problem in human life. Socialization, therefore, occupies a place ot central importance for not only psycho- logists but ot her social scientists, cducators, and any one inter- ested in human behaviour. It is both a mechanism of culture transmision and survival and an aspect of culture. Further, it is considered as a major influence on the personality develop- ment. As a result, the study of socialization has come to occupy a place of crucial importance in psychology and other social science disciplines. Studies by social anthropologists, psycho-analysts and more recently by cross-cultural psychologists have recognised not only the importance of socialization to personality, but also culture-specific differences in socialization practices. The society in which a neonate enters is already a going concern With its own pattern of child rearing practices and roles pres- ciibed for the growing child. The interaction of the child with his cultural setting in course of socialization has a lasting impact on his character and behaviour throughout his life-span. Cultural dififerences in child rearing practices have been found correlated with cross-cultural differences in personality. Since culture has a large part to play in the form of socialization practices prevalent in any society, it is essential that a proper study of socialization of the child is conducted in diverse cultures. Despite the importance of culture to socialization, extensive and in depth analysis of the Indian child in relation to various Iacets of his behaviour has so far been largely neglected. It was With a view to focusing our attention on socialization processes specific to Indian culture and stimulating interest in this very Vital area that the Department of Psychology, Allahabad University, under its UGC Centre of Special Assistance organised a seminar from March 27-28, 1979, on the "Sociali- zation of the Indian Child." The four sessions that were conducted dealt with (1) Process of SocialiZation among Different Cultural Groups, (2) Socialization and Psychological Differentiation, (3) Socialization of Affect: Identity, Prejudice, and Aggression, and (4) Methods for Studying Socialization. The areas covered are by n0 means exhaustive, but provide perspective on the kind of research strategies used in the study of socialization and some of the problems that have interested the investigators in India in this very interesting field. It is hoped that these papers will stimulate other investigators to delve deeper into processes of socialization typical of the Indian setting and their impact on ditferent facets of behaviour. In planning and organization of the seminar, Dr. (Mrs.) Meera Varma, Reader in Psychology in the Department played a significant role, and it is largely due to her effort that the seminar was successtully arranged. She also rendered valuable assistance in the revision and editing of the papers. Shalini Bisht, a research associate ih the Department also helped at various stages in the preparation of the manuscript for publi- cation. Thanks are also due to the various participants, especially those from outside Allahabad, who spared their valuable time in preparing the papers and taking part in the discussion. Gratitude is also expressed to the University Grants Commission for the provision of necessary funds to the Department which enabled us to organize the seminar.
650			_aChildren India Sociolization
942			_cDB _2ddc