Primary and Secondary Socialization Primary socialization and secondary socialization are the breakdown of Socialization. Socialization starts from the moment we are born and continues until we die. It teaches us how to behave as a human being within society and culture because society is in a constant state of change we never stop learning how to behave and this is why the socialization process continues in an individual’s lifetime. Primary socialization is the process that consist the most important development stage a human being will go through. Primary socialization makes us self-aware between the infant and the people with whom they would have a primary relationship with. Such as, parents, guardians, or maybe cousins. It is an initial socialization, lasting roughly about 6 years. Primary socialization teaches me mechanical skills such as walking and talking. For an example, when I was a baby, I will copy what my parents do. I will move my hands like them. After about 3 years old, I learnt right and wrong things from them. Moreover, I also learn how to be independent in certain things. I also get to know more cousins. Secondary socialization is the process that teaches the nature of our society and how to behave within our culture and is normally associated with teens and adults. Secondary socialization occurs from late childhood and continues as we mature into adults. Secondary socialization, teaches me a lot of things on how to behave as human beings. For an example, by helping me to learn the values, norms, statuses and roles of our culture. I also learn about many taboos from my parents and my peers as well. I learnt what should I do and what I shouldn’t do. For an example, I learn that I should wash my legs when I come back home late night. Learning About Expressing Emotions as a Girl or Boy The expression and interpretation of emotions play an important part in human interactions. It is proven that different genders