Discussion Question
In a minimum of 300 words respond to the following.
Textbook: Sociology 17th EDITION (PEARSON) JOHN J. MACIONIS
In Chapter 5 we read about how Socialization has a significant impact on the development of the person. Even those we consider to be the “best” or “worst” of society aren’t just born that way; society has had a significant impact on their thoughts and development.
Utilizing one of the following two biography videos (MLK or Hitler) (you are welcome to do further reading) identify the following:
1. Was this person more a product of nurture or nature or both? In what ways?
2. Who were the agents of socialization in this person’s life?
3. Choose two of the six theories of socialization to discuss this person development.
Six major theories of socialization;
Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, Lawrence Kohlberg, Carol Gilligan, George Herbert Mead, and Erikson H. Erikson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rZ4xwuAWFE
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ank52Zi_S0 (Links to an external site.)