Within the humanities there is an age-old debate of “Nature vs. Nurture.” In short, it is a way of questioning the origin of different aspects of one’s self. What parts of me are a result of nature? That is, what parts are biological, hard-wired, context-independent, and in some way unchangeable? Alternatively what parts of me… Continue reading Nature vs Nurture: Exploring the Origin of Valuing Knowledge
Category: Sociology
Socialization and My Christian Upbringing
Taking from sociology the concepts of socialization and social conditioning, it’s fair to say that my 20 years of being socialized in a conservative Christian family has had a huge impact on my life. Both of these concepts emphasize the transmission and internalization of beliefs and behaviors from an individual’s broader social context to the… Continue reading Socialization and My Christian Upbringing
