Paper Topic:

Social Construction

Socialization and social construction are part of an individual 's social experience . Socialization is the manner by which an individual through his interaction with his environment learns of beliefs , attitudes values and social . In the same processes , he gains competencies that are part of his function and role in the said society (Neuliep 47 It can also be described as the operation of society to mold its members , establishing into the individual its consciousness (Berger and Luckmann 61 . Therefore , the process of socialization reflects the roles and of individuals and institutions in

the society and the expectations for them . On the other hand , social construction refers to the social institutions , ideas , norms and concepts that a society creates to establish culture or social . The idea was first proposed by Peter L . Berger and Thomas Luckmann in their book The Social Construction of Reality where they presented social constructions to root from typefication of behaviors or interactions that become habits then eventually become institutions (79-91 . In any of these constructs there is an underlying agreement among the members of the society to accept the constructs directly or indirectly for its value in maintaining the society

One of the clear manner by which socialization and social constructs are influencing my like is in the changes in gender roles and expectations Whereas before there is an assumption that women are for the home and men are to work , these roles are losing their value . One of the main reasons is that there is greater social acceptance of the either roles for either genders and the recognition of equal rights and responsibility in both genders in family life (Hoffnung 1 . From a personal perspective , the operation of socialization and the development of social construct ahs influenced how I view myself , the roles I assume and the manner by which I act in these roles . The values that I have are echoed in the laws that govern my society such as in the manner to value life , respect property and deferring to authorities . It can be seen in the simplest of my actions : how I walk , dress or change my ways to adapt to social changes . Ultimately , it has influenced who I was , am and will be in the future

Works Cited

Berger ,

. L . and T . Luckmann (1966 . The Social Construction of Reality : A Treatise in the Sociology of Knowledge , Garden City , NY Anchor Books

Hoffnung , Michele (2004 . Wanting it all : career , marriage , and motherhood during college-educated women 's 20s . Sex Roles : A Journal of Research , May . Retrieved on May 15 , 2007 from http /findarticles .com /p /articles /mi_m2294 /is_9-10_50 /ai_n6123933

Neuliep , J . W (2006 . Intercultural Communication : A Contextual Approach , 3rd edition . Thousand Oaks , CA : Sage

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