Socialisation refers to the lifelong social processes through which individuals develop an awareness of social norms, values, beliefs, and behaviours of their culture and society, and achieve a distinct sense of self and identity. This process begins in early childhood with primary socialisation within the family, where children learn basic language, social skills, and cultural norms from parents and close relatives. As individuals grow, they continue to be socialised through secondary agents such as schools, peer groups, the media, religion, and the workplace, learning the more specific roles, expectations, and behaviours associated with different social contexts and stages of life. Socialisation is crucial for individuals to become integrated members of their society and for the transmission of culture across generations.