Abstract
The acquisition of prosocial and cooperative behaviour is the major task of the socialization process. In Western countries moral and values education is the title given to curricular efforts which shape and define individuals' relationship to the group. The emphasis in capitalist and socialist countries differs greatly both in the process of acquisition and the extent of prosocial behaviour deemed necessary for successful functioning in society. This paper gives an overview of the role of children's collectives in the socialization process by reviewing Soviet and Hungarian educational references.
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