CGS SS 101 Lecture 1: Socialization discussion

• School: Boston University
• Department: Social Sciences
• Course: CGS SS 101
• Professor: John McGrath

Document Summary

Self identity allows the individual to interact with society. At the same time, it allows society to function. Self-identity is socially bestowed, socially sustained, and socially transformed. Be skeptical of the ideologies presented to you, because they probably are not made to benefit everyone. Cooley- looking glass self people"s expectations as best as we can based on assumptions. I am what i think you think i am. I am/will become what i think that you think what i think i should be.