Reflection #8

According to my text book, Human Diversity in Education, Socialization is the process an individual will learn what is appropriate to be a member of a group, such as family, work, or social group. Social Class a way to categorize individuals in a stratified social system; social class characteristics are often related (but may not be limited) to child-rearing practices, beliefs, values, economic status, prestige, and influence, and general life chances. Social Status is the degree to which an individual has power, influence, or leadership in his or her social group.

Parents can socialize their children in many ways directly and indirectly. My mother has done a great job raising me. I was socialized to have beliefs and values. I have principles; I know right from wrong. She raised me with a Catholic foundation. She taught me to continue my education to ensure my future. I was born into what is known as middle class.

The media delivers a variety of social classes. The television exposes the audience to every social class there is such as: the rich, the poor, religious, atheist, and everything in between. The media can influence us to change our practice or it can educate us on what other people practice in their lives.

Sexual relationships are a choice each individual chooses. Some people are homosexual, heterosexual, or bisexual. Some people choose to abstain from sex till their married, and others are monogamous, or promiscuous.