The primary purpose of this assignment is to showcase my developing knowledge on sociological topics and more specifically the process of socialization. Let’s begin the assignment by answering the question “Who Am I?”. I often times wonder what it is that makes me who I am. Is it my choice in career? Is it my personality, my interests, or my heritage? Perhaps its my fashion sense? Or, maybe it is a combination of all of these things and more, because defining myself by just a single label doesn’t seem like something I or anyone else is capable of.
I’m not the most positive person in the world, but I like to think I’m likable regardless. I try not to judge anyone for the choices that they make, or the beliefs that they subscribe to. As a unique individual myself, just genuinely attempt to treat everyone with the same respect that I would like to be treated with; however, this in no way means that I am a pushover, in fact I am far from it. If someone believes they can try to take advantage of me, they’re surely see a side of me they wish they hadn’t brought out. I would like to imagine this “other side” of my personality is a relatable thing for most folks though, so I might just be rather typical in that respect. I am an awkward and reserved individual, especially around strangers and sometimes this causes me to be mislabeled as a standoffish or antisocial individual. I’m just the type of person to sit back and watch people before I decide whether I’d enjoy being around them or not. I typically love being around small groups of people once I get to know them, I’m just horribly introverted and don’t know how to handle others company sometimes. As one might expect, this often leads me to wishing people more commonly understood the introverted brain, because I think I’ve probably missed out on some friendships due to their concern I’m cold. But the truth is I’m very warm, sarcastic, supportive, witty, and loving on the inside; this side only comes out once we get to better know each other. The person deep down loves to laugh and tell tons of amusing of stories that are hard to believe. My best friend describes me as funny, loyal, kind, smart, beautiful, and genuine. But it takes some time for people to meet this side of me, I’ve known this friend since I was five years old. I’ve heard it said, that there are two sides to every coin, and this seems to be an accurate representation of most individuals. I might be outgoing and sociable, but I am also shy and awkward. I can be warm and loving, but I am also capable of cutting someone down with my sharp tongue. Everything about me happens in contrast and depends on who I am with and how comfortable I feel around them. In conclusion, there are many different things that make me who I am. It is not just my character and my personality, but also the things I do and say. I seem to be made up entirely of opposites and contradictions. There are so many different elements that make up this puzzle that is me – a unique individual. I am macabre, I am intelligent, I am witty. I am honest, and I am equal. I have a robust passion for the darker things in life, some find it odd, but I believe that it makes me unique. I always strive to gain knowledge on subjects and discover new interests. I work as hard as I can to achieve my goals, whether I enjoy the process or not. I take everything I do seriously. I push and fight until the very end. I am empowering. I live life to its fullest, regardless of what others may think I do. I believe in equality for all regardless of sexuality, gender identity, sex, race, etc. I believe in the power of knowledge over that of religion or violence, because without knowledge we are nothing.
