A couple who live together before marrying are practicing which kind of socialization?
AAnticipatory socialization
BResocialization by force
CGender socialization
DReverse socialization
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Anticipatory socialization
1. Socialization does not stop once childhood ends.
2. Adults rehearse roles they have not taken up yet.
3. Preparing for a future life role in this way is anticipatory socialization.
4. Parents-to-be reading infant care books and savers planning retirement are the same move.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Sociology 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 3 "Culture", Ch 4 "Society and Social Interaction" and Ch 5 "Socialization", section 5.4 Socialization Across the Life Course_
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