Socialization Matters
A Persuasive Essay on Socialization
Brittny Kasprzyk
Intro to Sociology SOCI 111 AH
Professor Hall
September 26, 2016
Socialize: Mix socially with others; make someone behave in a way that is acceptable to their society; organize according to the principles of socialism (Wikipedia). The questions presented are whether or not socialization impacts the goals and life outcomes of people, how it can influence someone, how do people overcome negative socialization, why do some never conform to social norms, and lastly, do social institutions matter. Yes, socialization does in fact impact the goals and life styles of people across the globe. According to sociologist Jeffrey J. Arnett in his paper, “Broad and Narrow …show more content…
A few tips would be to break off destructive relationships, make new friends, find a community that shares similar values and beliefs as you, or as Dr. Jan Mark Burte would suggest for children who have social issues would be an after school enrichment program. His program, “The Children’s Socialization Program” helps kids overcome low self-esteem issues, under par social competence, isolation and withdraw problems, and difficulties with relationships. Staying off of social media would benefit those who get caught up in the drama of others, and those who are really in a bad place from the negativity of society can resocialize by spending a significant amount of time in a very different environment such as a total …show more content…
Yes, very much so. Family, friends, media, and school are the top four institutions that sociologists look at. For most, family is the primary source of socialization. Parents are responsible for teaching their children language, how to behave, instilling the values they want their kids to have, and providing the proper resources for success. Friends equal peer pressure. But they’re not all bad. They help others connect, they give advice, and they share common interests which help people grow to know what they like and don’t like. The media is probably the most influential now-a-days. Mass media can promote horrible habits and new social norms that destroy the positive aspects of society. People are constantly on social media websites where negativity spreads like cancer and where “problem children” lurk. Finally, school. How kids and young adults learn specific norms and behaviors are strongly influenced by schools. Cliques are created, fashion yays and nays are established, rules and regulations are still in place to creates boundaries and guidelines, and relationships are made and broken more than
A Persuasive Essay on Socialization
Brittny Kasprzyk
Intro to Sociology SOCI 111 AH
Professor Hall
September 26, 2016
Socialize: Mix socially with others; make someone behave in a way that is acceptable to their society; organize according to the principles of socialism (Wikipedia). The questions presented are whether or not socialization impacts the goals and life outcomes of people, how it can influence someone, how do people overcome negative socialization, why do some never conform to social norms, and lastly, do social institutions matter. Yes, socialization does in fact impact the goals and life styles of people across the globe. According to sociologist Jeffrey J. Arnett in his paper, “Broad and Narrow …show more content…
A few tips would be to break off destructive relationships, make new friends, find a community that shares similar values and beliefs as you, or as Dr. Jan Mark Burte would suggest for children who have social issues would be an after school enrichment program. His program, “The Children’s Socialization Program” helps kids overcome low self-esteem issues, under par social competence, isolation and withdraw problems, and difficulties with relationships. Staying off of social media would benefit those who get caught up in the drama of others, and those who are really in a bad place from the negativity of society can resocialize by spending a significant amount of time in a very different environment such as a total …show more content…
Yes, very much so. Family, friends, media, and school are the top four institutions that sociologists look at. For most, family is the primary source of socialization. Parents are responsible for teaching their children language, how to behave, instilling the values they want their kids to have, and providing the proper resources for success. Friends equal peer pressure. But they’re not all bad. They help others connect, they give advice, and they share common interests which help people grow to know what they like and don’t like. The media is probably the most influential now-a-days. Mass media can promote horrible habits and new social norms that destroy the positive aspects of society. People are constantly on social media websites where negativity spreads like cancer and where “problem children” lurk. Finally, school. How kids and young adults learn specific norms and behaviors are strongly influenced by schools. Cliques are created, fashion yays and nays are established, rules and regulations are still in place to creates boundaries and guidelines, and relationships are made and broken more than