Society starts giving each individual a role at a very early
age, and up to this day of age. We have kindergarten teachers, teaching little
boys about a fireman’s job. A role that is very aggressive, manly. In contrast,
little girls tend to have a more nurturing role. They are giving roles as
nurses, they’re even provided with dolls that highly resemble babies. As a
matter of fact, the toy industry tries to make these baby dolls as “real” as
possible. Some burp, some cry, some blink. All in all, society engraves a role
onto you.
Personally, I consider myself to be shaped by society.
However, it’s a little more complex. Being born in another country has impacted
my ideology. Born and raised in a catholic state, in conflicted government,
with peers from African decent has shaped me very differently. For once, I am
atheist. Something very uncommon within the Hispanic community. I tend to
sympathize more for a liberal – socialist system. I’ve lived in poverty, and
the amount of aid the government once provided helped many people in what we
call social mobility. Moving to America has made me a very tolerable person
regarding controversial social issues.
Something many Hispanic males aren’t. Although, I was raised old
fashioned by my grandparents, in a way I am “machista”. Which brings tons of
problems interpersonally. But it’s not to the extreme where I automatically
think less of the opposite gender. I practice chivalry daily. At a young age I was introduced to the
Peruvian society, which makes the old fashion me. Later on in life, I
assimilated the tolerance and freedom from the American society. Society shaped
my beliefs, my ideology, and my life.
I early stated that I practice chivalry on a daily basis. If
I can help someone, and this aid does not have a greater disadvantage on me. I
will willingly help even a stranger. I don’t believe in coercive
responsibilities, no such thing as a moral responsibility. Whatever kind of
effort to overview an individual’s welfare should come out of one’s will.
You didnt discuss what percentages of which type you felt you were. Also there could have been a few more arguments. I would have also liked to see something on social identity. I do like the first paragraph and your example of how society has shaped you.
ReplyDeleteYour first paragraph was an excellent intro to describe the whole point of the post. I also agree with the fact that if we have the means why not give a little help? Not to complete strangers and it wouldn't be in the form of money.I'd give people job opportunities to make themselves some more money.
ReplyDeleteI thought this was a very well-said post. Your examples from your own life were very informative. However I think you should have discussed the concept of us being influenced by our own ideas more explicitly.
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