Question

How can we distinguish between enculturation and socialisation? Explain.

Answer 1

Enculturation and socialisation can be distinguished in the following ways:

Enculturation		Socialisation
Enculturation is the learning that takes place without direct, deliberate teaching.	i.	Socialisation is a deliberate process that takes place through agencies like family, school, peer group and mass media.
Enculturation leads to acquisition of ideas, concepts and values in a specific socio-cultural context.	ii.	Socialisation is a general process that helps in development of knowledge, skills and dispositions that enable individuals to function effectively as members of the society.
Enculturation takes place through observation.	iii.	Socialisation takes place through interaction.
The effects of enculturation are visible in the cultural behaviour of the individual.	iv.	The effects of socialisation are to condition the individual towards socially accepted behaviour through rewards and punishment.