Personal Narrative: How Socialization Has Affected My Life

When I was younger, I always accepted the words of my parents without any second thought. Maybe I was afraid to protest the authority figures in my life, or maybe I was too afraid to speak for myself. I learned not to question anyone. I became subdued and submissive, I felt my creativity being stifled. Introverted , quiet people were not welcome in this household, and were made into extroverts, whether or not it affected their well-being. Socialization has affected my life in many ways, as it does for every human being on Earth. Before one looks at socialization as a concept and the effect it has on people, one must know what the word means. Socialization is defined as “the internalization of society’s values, beliefs, and norms” (Conley