Discuss the four agents of socialization as they pertain to your own life.How have you been affected by each? Which do you think has had the most substantial impact on who you are today?

Answers will vary depending upon student.However,they should include a discussion of the following: Family and how it influences personality,self-esteem,identity;establishes gender roles,social class,and ethnic identities.Peers: people closely related in age who share similar interests.As children age importance of peer groups increase.Education: we learn the necessary knowledge and skills but also norms and values,social skills-division of class.Mass media: television,movies,books,Internet.