socialization

Write a double-spaced essay of at least 500 words in which you:

1.     Define socialization and explain its importance in todays world. (3 points)

2.     Describe your family and how at least one of the contemporary sociological theories explored in this course relates to the way it operates (3 points)

3.     Compare your family to another family, and explain how the way your family raised you has molded you into the person you are today. (3 points)

4.     Describe how the process of socialization is affected by the following elements:

       family

       social institutions

       cultural developments over time (3 points)

5.     Explain how the process of socialization changes depending upon the time or region in which a person is born. (3 points)

Your responses should be supported by the textbook and at least 2 other references and demonstrate an understanding of the information contained in this lesson. 

Your paper should be structured into a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.

List your references at the end of the paper in standard format. You must use in-text citations.