Answer:Socialization is important because it helps uphold societies and cultures; it is also a key part of INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT.
Explanation:
Researchers have discovered that who we become as individuals is highly influenced by both nature (genetic and hormonal make up) and nurture (the social environment of our upbringing). Sociology has their focus on how society affect our behavior since they have discovered that behavior does differ from individuals raised across different class and society.
We learn our values and norms through socialization from our families and surrounding community and all of these has a role in how we develop as individuals.