Social Location And Social Identity

A person’s social location is made up by a variety of social factors. Social location can be defined by their age, gender, race, income, and education. These factors along with other things have had a significant impact on my views of today’s society. The legal age of adulthood in the United States is 18. Being only 16 years old, I do not have the many responsibilities that adults do. Also, I am ineligible to vote, leaving me without a say on America’s future. At this age being a female has not made a significant different in my life. However when I enter the workforce I will be dealing with the wage gap between men and women. In the business field, which I intend to pursue, women are taken less seriously. Women are expected to be …show more content…
My racial background in both Mansfield and Huron, Ohio has contributed to my social location. Growing up in an upper-middle class, suburban white family of a primarily white town, I have always been in the dominant group. Being in the majority has given me opportunities that people of the minority may not have, as well as different views on society. I realize that white people in America’s society are privileged and that the minority races are treated unequally. Although, I do not feel it affects me as much as it does others. The lack of diversity in my area shields me from the conflict and discrimination between races. This has affected my social location by limiting my culture …show more content…
Because education frequently dictates things like income and job prestige, a person’s education level has an effect on their location. My education affects my social location because of the higher level of education that I am pursuing. I am an honors student taking advanced placement classes to challenge myself and better my academic resume. My work ethics help me attain the grades to ensure acceptance into the Ohio State University. With my pursuit of a higher education, my social location can be better determined. I was raised as a Roman Catholic at the local St. Peter’s church. Within the church, I do not feel empowered as a women due to the biased gender roles. These roles say women are meant to be teachers at Sunday school or singers in the choir, while men are meant to be the leaders and preachers of the church. Growing up in environments such as the previously mentioned have impacted my social location by inspiring me to challenge gender