Aspects of Luo Socialization

Socialization is defined as the incorporation of a child into society on the basis of social and linguistic interaction. Central to this process is a child's advancement in communicative skills. As a child progresses in linguistic competence, the structure of interaction changes to accomodate h...

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Published in:Language in society 1972-10, Vol.1 (2), p.235-248
Main Author: Blount, Ben G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Child development
Children
From Sociolinguistic Research in East Africa
Infants
Language
Linguistic/Linguistics
Parents
Social interaction
Socialization
Socialization (see also Socialized)
Study/Studies
Tribe/Tribes/Tribal (see also Society, The, of)
Vowels
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Summary:Socialization is defined as the incorporation of a child into society on the basis of social and linguistic interaction. Central to this process is a child's advancement in communicative skills. As a child progresses in linguistic competence, the structure of interaction changes to accomodate his newfound skills, and underlying these changes are the Luo attitudes and beliefs on child-rearing, language acquisition, and the position of children in society.
ISSN:0047-4045
1469-8013
DOI:10.1017/S0047404500000518