| Primary Socialization | Secondary Socialization |
| (i) The learning which happens in the early years is termed as primary socialization. | (i) The learning which extends over the entire life of a person is termed as secondary socialization. |
| (ii) It occurs when a child learns the attitudes, values, customs, behavioural norms and manners as a member of primary group. | (ii) It occurs when an individual learns appropriate behaviour, attitudes, norms as a member of a group. |
| (iii) Family, peer groups, neighbourhood are the main agents of primary socialization. | (iii) Schooling and education are considered as secondary agencies. |
| (iv) It is an informal process of socialization. | (iv) It is a formal process of socialization. |
