The lifelong process of learning and internalizing the norms of society, including how to behave and interact with others in various social settings, is called social construction.

The lifelong process of learning and internalizing the norms of society, which encompasses how to behave and interact with others in various social settings, is known as socialization, not social construction. Socialization is foundational in sociology, highlighting how individuals acquire the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are deemed appropriate by their culture and society. It involves various agents, including family, schools, peers, and media, which contribute to shaping an individual’s social identity and understanding of social norms.

On the other hand, social construction refers to the ways in which society collectively creates and reinforces certain concepts, practices, and perceptions, such as gender roles or cultural norms. While related, socialization is specifically the ongoing process of acquiring the norms, whereas social construction focuses more on how societal realities are formulated through interactions and shared understandings among people. Thus, the assertion that socialization is called social construction is incorrect.