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Prompt:
In our text, we discussed how 'agents of socialization' (Section 5.3) shape and mold us into who we are. Some examples of these include family, schools, peer groups, the mass media, our workplace, and religion (I'm sure you can think of others).
What have been two agents of socialization that have greatly shaped who you are today? Why were they important to your socialization process? How did they socialize you?
How in your life are you presently being socialized in your life? (Think about your job(s), friends, family, hobbies, etc.) What is characteristic of being in this socialization process? What are you being socialized to believe and accept?
Socialization extends throughout our entire life-course. Which part of a persons life do you feel like they most susceptible so being socialized? (infant, early-childhood, pre-teenager, teenager, etc.)