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What is Process by which an individual gradually acquires culture and becomes a member of a social group is known as: September 2009 and explain in detail?
Ans. C: Socialization Acculturation is the exchange of cultural features that results when groups of individuals having different cultures come into continuous first hand contact; the original cultural patterns of either or both groups may be altered, but the groups remain distinct. Socialization is the process by which an individual gradually acquires culture and becomes a member of the social group.