Assignment
Course objectives:
• Apply a sociological perspective to the social world.
• Analyze contemporary social issues using the sociological imagination and use sociological theories and concepts to analyze everyday life.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify, locate, and retrieve information related to the topics in the course.
• Describe culture and socialization
Purpose
The primary goal of this exercise is to apply your developing sociological knowledge and skills to the analysis of the process of socialization.
Writing Expectations
This should be 4-6 pages long, double-spaced, 12pt font (arial or times new roman), with 1" margins. Must include a cover page, a major heading and subheadings to identify each section. You want to be sure to also include a reference page.
Instructions:
Describe and analyze the process of socialization. Begin with responding to the question "Who Am I?" In your description, make sure to incorporate the concepts we have addressed in the course, such as roles, statuses, group membership, etc. Your response to this question should be at least 1+ page in length. Next, analyze at least 4 agents of socialization that have affected your development as an individual, focusing on childhood socialization into adulthood. Consider, for example, the ways in which the family, religion, media, peers, and education have influenced your development, opportunities, and life choices. Your analysis of the process of socialization should be 3+ pages in length and incorporate at least 4 sociological concepts or theories covered in this course
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.