Personal Gender Socialization

Personal Gender Socialization Every culture has different guidelines about what is appropriate for males and females which forms with the culture and the environment they were brought up in. According to “A Brief Introduction by Richard T. Schaeffer (pg, 96), socialization is the effects of the overall cultural practices of a society; it also shapes the images that we hold of ourselves. Growing up with Hispanic parents I was raised with many cultural beliefs that were installed within me starting the day I was born. I have other socializing agents that are influential in my life such as growing up in Mitchell, I kept very busy in many social activities and was in cheerleading and drill time throughout my Jr/Sr High School. Being involved where I knew all the students I was influenced by those in my activities and friends that I spent every day with. We influenced each other by what we all wore or what was “cool” and accepted by all at that time, to what our lingo or words were hip to say within certain groups. In every socializing agent there will always be a positive and negative effect that comes with each one. Positive effects that came with my socializing were being introduced to the Army National Guard. Being a member opened me up to a complete different spectrum and has had to use technology a lot more than before. When I been stationed away for long periods of time I would use emails, texting on my phone, Skye to visit and see my family through the computer screen, and my phone calls to catch up on a daily basis. A negative effect socializing may have affect my life is having to always have a phone on you at all times just in case there is a state wide emergency, or even a simple family crisis. Becoming so dependent on technology it can be overwhelming at times and being away from technology almost seems like it’s impossible in this lifetime. And social media has become dangerous were you want to inform people where your vacation is and post it on

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