Think about how you’ve been socialized. Pick a belief that you have. It can be about a stance you take on a controversial topic, religious belief, a belief based on your political leanings. Explain your belief and consider it from a sociological perspective:

How did you come to have this belief? Who were the “agents of socialization” (parents, peers, teachers, coworkers) that taught you about these beliefs?

How did your belief evolve or even change (if it did), over time? Did you evolve or change as a result of your belief? (Remember, our personalities change and grow over time, as do our beliefs). 

Are your beliefs in line with societally accepted values, or does your belief challenge them? How so?

You’re essentially placing your belief in the greater sociological context, understanding where it came from and how societal forces helped shape it. 

Underline and Bold at least 3 sociological concepts you’ve included in your assignment. Make sure to DEFINE the concept when you use it, and then apply it to your paper.