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Human socialization is pervasive, penetrating, and lifelong. We cannot understand what it means to be human without comprehending the impact of a specific culture on us; the influence of our close associates; and the complex interplay of pressures at the micro, meso, and macro levels. Indeed, without social interaction, there would not even be a self. We humans are, in our most essential natures, social beings. This chapter opens our eyes to the ways in which we become the individuals we are. We move next to a discussion of how we use our socialization in interactions with groups and organizations as members of society.