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    Socialization and Identity

    What Socialization and Identity means in Sociology GCSE, as defined for AQA.

    Definition of Socialization and Identity

    The mechanisms through which individuals internalize cultural norms and values, and the role of agencies like family, education, and media in identity formation.
    AQA · Social structures, social processes and social issues

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