Published Paper Details:

Socialization is an integral part of human life. It is a process of learning which begins with the birth of child and is carried out by various agencies such as family, school, religion, occupation etc and continues till death. Till the outbreak of pandemic due to Covid-19, the agencies were carrying out their role to socialize the child and adult. However, pandemic has changed the life. Everyone has started wearing masks, using sanitizers, regularly washing hands, practising social distancing, not going out necessarily, no or less partying, less outings, minimal participation in social gatherings, work from home and alike. Process of socialization has never taught us to behave like this but all human beings now have to learn these practices. Covid is bringing change in our socialization and this process will be called covidalization, i.e., covid socialization. The paper like to conclude that pandemic is here to stay and it is high time that we bring change in socialization process so as to adapt easily to new challenges in life.