Values and Socialization Reflection
Throughout my life I have been shaped by the agents of socialization around me, and as a result I have developed specific values and beliefs that are a reflection of my environment. My education, childhood friends, family, and even the media I was exposed to as a child have all had an effect on these values. The person I am today is a product of these agents of socialization, and the values I have developed as a result dictate my decision making today.
Often I find it difficult to describe myself, however, I do have certain qualities that are easier to point out. I am artistic, an introvert, and somewhat of a daydreamer. I believe that I am intelligent, but often the topics I am knowledgeable about are …show more content…
I find that I agree with democratic thinking, and my values often align with the liberal philosophy of liberty and equality. I believe that my values have been shaped by many different agents of socialization, such as the ones discussed in the textbook (Ballantine and Roberts 125). The formal agents of socialization that have shaped me are my immediate family, my experiences being homeschooled, and the Catholic Church I grew up in. I believe the factor that had the most impact, however was my experience being homeschooled. I was homeschooled through elementary and middle school, and when I reached the end of eighth grade, my parents decided it would be best for me to attend a public high school in order to get experience for college. However, I had a very rough time freshman year while going to this public school, and so I left at the end of the year and continued being homeschooled through high school. I believe that my negative experience freshman year had a major impact on my sense of self, and my confidence. I believe my family is the agent of socialization that has shaped my values the most. Because I grew up with many siblings in a small house, I have learned to value patience, forgiveness, and the importance of …show more content…
All of my values have stayed the same, and I have fortunately never had them challenged by anyone at the college. Berea has socialized me in many ways. I have developed stronger friendships here than I have been able to in the past. My experiences here have been very different from all the other forms of schooling I’ve had, and because of this drastic change of pace it has been difficult for me to adjust socially, however I feel that this semester I have the opportunity to socialize even
Throughout my life I have been shaped by the agents of socialization around me, and as a result I have developed specific values and beliefs that are a reflection of my environment. My education, childhood friends, family, and even the media I was exposed to as a child have all had an effect on these values. The person I am today is a product of these agents of socialization, and the values I have developed as a result dictate my decision making today.
Often I find it difficult to describe myself, however, I do have certain qualities that are easier to point out. I am artistic, an introvert, and somewhat of a daydreamer. I believe that I am intelligent, but often the topics I am knowledgeable about are …show more content…
I find that I agree with democratic thinking, and my values often align with the liberal philosophy of liberty and equality. I believe that my values have been shaped by many different agents of socialization, such as the ones discussed in the textbook (Ballantine and Roberts 125). The formal agents of socialization that have shaped me are my immediate family, my experiences being homeschooled, and the Catholic Church I grew up in. I believe the factor that had the most impact, however was my experience being homeschooled. I was homeschooled through elementary and middle school, and when I reached the end of eighth grade, my parents decided it would be best for me to attend a public high school in order to get experience for college. However, I had a very rough time freshman year while going to this public school, and so I left at the end of the year and continued being homeschooled through high school. I believe that my negative experience freshman year had a major impact on my sense of self, and my confidence. I believe my family is the agent of socialization that has shaped my values the most. Because I grew up with many siblings in a small house, I have learned to value patience, forgiveness, and the importance of …show more content…
All of my values have stayed the same, and I have fortunately never had them challenged by anyone at the college. Berea has socialized me in many ways. I have developed stronger friendships here than I have been able to in the past. My experiences here have been very different from all the other forms of schooling I’ve had, and because of this drastic change of pace it has been difficult for me to adjust socially, however I feel that this semester I have the opportunity to socialize even