Agents of Socialization
Agents of Socialization
Each of us as individuals is unique in different aspects of our characters. The agents of socialization aid further and play a central role in moulding us as social figures amongst society. In order for us to become well-functioning citizens in society there must be certain steps one must take. At the end of the day the focus is creating an expert society for us to benefit and for the society to function properly. We all exhibit our own personality in some way or the other and a lot of that is due to the fact that we are influenced severely by these agents of socialization. In the ensuing paragraphs I would like to discuss the role my family, school, peer group, mass media and religion has played in influencing the development of my personality. As toddlers when we are born we are cared for endlessly by our parents, older siblings and other family members. When we begin to grow up and mature physically and mentally, we become aware of our surroundings and adapt to particular situations or circumstances. From a child, I became accustomed to many things but I also had to learn many things. My parents instilled within me the values and discipline one must possess to become efficient in society. My older brother and sister gave me the courage to push forward and aim for the best that I could accomplish no matter what. The family, from my point of view, is the sole foundation of any individual’s life and as a result it is the most influential agent on my personality as a person. I owe a lot to my family in the way I am right now and the person I’m proud to be. Standing up for myself and taking on new challenges and embedding myself in our society has helped me realize how important my family is as an agent of socialization and what it means for everyone. I have learnt that I need to work along with others in order to create a better place for everyone. My personality and the way I see things is largely as a result of
Each of us as individuals is unique in different aspects of our characters. The agents of socialization aid further and play a central role in moulding us as social figures amongst society. In order for us to become well-functioning citizens in society there must be certain steps one must take. At the end of the day the focus is creating an expert society for us to benefit and for the society to function properly. We all exhibit our own personality in some way or the other and a lot of that is due to the fact that we are influenced severely by these agents of socialization. In the ensuing paragraphs I would like to discuss the role my family, school, peer group, mass media and religion has played in influencing the development of my personality. As toddlers when we are born we are cared for endlessly by our parents, older siblings and other family members. When we begin to grow up and mature physically and mentally, we become aware of our surroundings and adapt to particular situations or circumstances. From a child, I became accustomed to many things but I also had to learn many things. My parents instilled within me the values and discipline one must possess to become efficient in society. My older brother and sister gave me the courage to push forward and aim for the best that I could accomplish no matter what. The family, from my point of view, is the sole foundation of any individual’s life and as a result it is the most influential agent on my personality as a person. I owe a lot to my family in the way I am right now and the person I’m proud to be. Standing up for myself and taking on new challenges and embedding myself in our society has helped me realize how important my family is as an agent of socialization and what it means for everyone. I have learnt that I need to work along with others in order to create a better place for everyone. My personality and the way I see things is largely as a result of