self. One must constantly balance between these different roles, and

So far I have argued that the values embraced by an individual are the most fundamental components of his or her identity and lifestyle. In order to function in society, a human being must share with his fellow human beings a set of commonly held values, norms, conceptions, etc. The individual must, therefore, internalize these values, norms and conceptions in order to become integrated in society. The process through which this internalization takes place is socialization. As a matter of fact, the most important function of socialization is to integrate the individual into society.