Write two reflection response in Sociology at least 200 words.

Write two reflection response in Sociology at least 200 words.

Q :What are Agents of Socialization? Name at least 5 Agents of Socialization. (4 pts)

Can you think of your own socialization process at home with your parents/caregivers? Which agent of socialization impacted your life the most why? (2 pts)

Were you taught to do things because you are a boy or a girl and now you do them habitually without ever pausing to trace where you actually learned it? (2 pts)

Reply to at least one other student (2 points)

Classmate's answer A

Agents of Socialization are the factors of our upbringing that mold the ways in which we interact with others in society. The ways we socialize with society are strongly rooted in these agents of socialization which effect a person from childhood. A few of these agents of socialization are the media, the neighborhood one grows up in, the daycare one is put in, the school a person goes to, his/her religion, a person's workplace, and his/her peers. These are all examples of the major factors that will reflect how one acts in society.

In my socialization process at home, I believe that my parents would fit into the working-class parents who allow their children to grow freely without overly guided development and play. My siblings and I were very independent and allowed to make our own choices as youngsters. They believed that by supporting me with "food, shelter, and comfort"- that would be enough to raise a normally developed child. In Henslin's writing, he says that "Working-class parents see their children as being like wildflowers- they develop naturally. Since the child's development will take care of itself, good parenting primarily means providing food, shelter and comfort." (Henslin, 2015, ch. 3.5.1) In this part of his writing, Henslin describes social class and play very similarly to how I was brought up in terms of my parent's view on playtime.

The main socialization agent that stands out to me in my own upbringing is the school that I went to. My parents put me through private school, mostly because of our religion. Since my school comprised of only female students, I learnt that girls were classmates and friends and boys were more in the realm of date, boyfriend or spouse- not classmate. Although this was the correct thinking for me while I was attending that school, this is very false for me to think now that I am in college, as boys can be friends and classmates as well. The "hidden curriculum" was no doubt different in my school than in public schools as well as the "corridor curriculum". I believe that the school in which I received my education, was the main socialization agent that impacted my life the most.

In terms of gender socialization, I was definitely taught to do certain things because I am a girl! Regardless of the fact that I played with barbies while my brothers played hockey, even the chores in our home were delegated according to gender. For example, the girls had to set the table and wash the dishes while the boys had to take out the trash and help my father with his job of carrying heavy boxes of merchandise. Now that I have moved out of my parent's house, I still wash the dishes and my husband throws out the trash! I didn't even stop to think about why this is so, but now I know it stems from my childhood upbringing.

When my baby was born I immediately gave her a pink blanket. I can see now that my actions were the first step to "introduce my child to the gender map" as Henslin quotes (Henslin, 2015, ch. 4.2). He continues by saying "that by bringing into play pink and blue, colors that have no meaning in themselves but that are now associated with gender" we are showing are children what society deems appropriate for a boy and for a girl. I know that if I put my daughter a blue blanket, I will definitely get asked if she is a boy, or what is HIS name?, even though she has her ears pierced! This is the society we live in and I am influenced by its norms of gender roles.

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Classmate's answer B

These Agents of Socialization, all are vital and necessary for proper development. The 5 Agents of Socialization are the family, Your social group around you, school, your culture, and the media that surrounds us. All of these agents are critical because they shape and mold you to the person you are today. All of these factors influence on peoples thoughts and behaviors and do indeed have an impact.

I would say the family agent with being raised by my parents would definitely be the agent of socialization that truly grounded me. They were and still are my rock and foundation. The reason this one is primary is obvious due to the fact that we all learn everything from values and morals to basic intentions from our parents, or whoever is considered their guardians. Children need the support for growth and have uplifting people in their life that are influential and make sure you are living up to your fullest potential.

Relating to the family agent, most children do learn almost all habits from their upbringing adding in with their social peer group surroundings. I do think sometimes people naturally gravitate towards learning a certain task or acting a certain way based on their own personality. I think much of personality is suppressed during children’s upbringings because some parents want their kids to act a certain way or be a certain type of child. Most people are taught habitually or it becomes second nature if its not.

I think regardless of my situation that impacted my life, each agent is extremely important and necessary for a positive development for a child.

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