Question

sociology 1301

1. In our text, we discussed how 'agents of socialization' (Section 5.3) shape and mold us into who we are. Some examples of these include family, schools, peer groups, the mass media, our workplace, and religion (I'm sure you can think of others).

• What have been two agents of socialization that have greatly shaped who you are today? Why were they important to your socialization process? How did they socialize you?
• How in your life are you presently being socialized in your life? (Think about your job(s), friends, family, hobbies, etc.) What is characteristic of being in this socialization process? What are you being socialized to believe and accept?
• Socialization extends throughout our entire life-course. Which part of a persons life do you feel like they most susceptible so being socialized? (infant, early-childhood, pre-teenager, teenager, etc.) Why?

Answer 1

Family and peer groups have been my two agents of socialization that have greatly shaped me today.

They were important to my socialization process as I learned from them and realized what I have to do in my life and what best I can become. They socialized me by making me aware of the various career options and life such people live and also I learned from their life itself.

My peer groups, family and workplace all makes me who I am today. It helps me to work more and make good money so that I take care of my family and maintain work life balance to give time to friends as well.

Teenager is the best age when one can decide as to his future and become serious about future or be at least sure of what one wants to become or be like in future. This age is best as lot of ideas comes in mind and lot of suggestions, advice and observations are made by any person at this age.