This response is meant to serve as a bridge between discussions of culture, socialization, and groups. Choose either one primary or one secondary group you belong to (state whether you chose primary or secondary, what the group is, and why it’s a primary or secondary group) and describe how the group has socialized you to understand one nonmaterial and one material product of culture. Then, find a classmate’s post around a group you belong to as well that you did not post about and comment how that group socialized you to understand one nonmaterial and one material product of culture besides the ones discussed by your classmate (ex. you posted about family and you comment on someone’s post that discussed school; they posted about A and B products of culture, so you comment with C and D).
Example response: I chose to analyze my workplace (for example) which is a (primary or secondary) group because _______. My chosen material product of culture I was socialized to understand is _________, which means/which functions as ___________. My chosen nonmaterial product of culture I was socialized to understand is ___________, which means/which functions as ___________.
Example comment: In my family (for example), a material product of culture I was socialized to understand is (a material product that is different than your classmate’s), which means/functions as ___________. A chosen nonmaterial product of culture I was socialized to understand is (a nonmaterial product that is different than your classmate’s), which means/which functions as ___________.
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I chose to analyze relationship which is a primary group because it’s a small group that is held together by intimate (two people). Chosen material product of culture was socialized to understand the physical creation and use among these two people, which means nonmaterial product of culture was socialized to understand any intangible products created and shared between the members of a culture.
In my relationships, a material product of culture I was socialized to understand is Public displays of affection, which functions as a physical display of affection, attraction between two people shouldn’t be hidden. A chosen nonmaterial product of culture I was socialized to understand is how to put myself in perspective to the thoughts and feelings of my partner, which means that while something may not bother me, I must be understanding and listen to how it made them feel.
I choose family which is an primary group because even though size may differ between individuals I believe family is people that hold some sort of bond. My material product of culture that I was socialized to understand is family dinners, which functions as a means to get to understand and bond with one another. My chosen non material product of culture I was socialized to understand is the bonding, which functions as a emotion connection between individuals in the family.
In my family, a martial product I was socialized to understand is to help pay expenses for family events such as weddings, XV parties (sweet 15’s), or funerals, which functions as a way of showing to be there to support them financially and emotionally. A non martial product I was socialized to understand is that the male head of the family is the one to make the decisions when it deals with the rest of the family which shows how the traditional families operate and function.
In my family, a material product of culture I was socialized to understand is to understand the strong love among us. which means the bond between myself and my family how it’s unbreackable nobody can’t get between us. A chosen nonmaterial product of culture I was socialized to understand is the bond between myself and my family, which represent a strong feelings connection between members in the family.
In my family , a material product of culture I was socialized to understand is the laundromat, which functions as the place I used to go to every Sunday because I didn’t have a washer or drier machine in my house. A chosen non material product of culture I was socialized to understand is saying hi to everyone as soon as I walked into a room, which serves as a sign of respect.
I chose to analyze my student life at John Jay which is a secondary group because I need to come prepared having read the assigned chapter to understand the lecture in class. My chosen material product of I was socialized to understand is that I need to come to class prepared with my homework to get graded by the Professor which functions as more task oriented than emotional oriented. My chosen nonmaterial product of culture I was socialized to understand is that respect is needed in order to have a good relationship with the Professor in order to network which functions as an instrumental function.
In my life, being an undergraduate student at John Jay, a material product of culture I was socialized to understand is applying to internships and jobs around the campus, which means I would need to use my time wisely and smarter if achieving my goals. A chosen nonmaterial product of culture I was socialized to understand is walking into the admission office on campus and finding more information or speaking with professors so that you can be guided and pointed in the right direction leading to my success as a student.
As a student at John Jay, a material product of culture I was socialized to understand is a metrocard, which functions as my way of transportation back and forth to school which withholds my future. Purchasing a metrocard weekly or not will show if i’m passionate and serious about my time at John Jay, A chosen nonmaterial product of culture I was socialized to understand is to be involved and to not hesitate to start a conversation, which functions as a possible plug/connection that could later on help me in my career because maybe this conversation could offer me some great ideas.
I chose to analyze my family which is a primary group because your family is with you for the majority of your life, size may differ, yet the bloodline will always be there. My chosen material product of culture I was socialized to understand is my rosary, which represents the bond between myself and my immediate family. It reminds me that my family is always with me and by my side when I’m physically with them or not. My chosen nonmaterial product of culture I was socialized to understand is professionalism and manners, which functions as real world skills my immigrant family knew I would need in America to succeed.
In my family, what I was socialized to understand was the importance of helping others as well as showing respect to my elders. This allowed me to be able to always be willing and ready to help people. A material product would be the framed pictures of the Hindu Gods and Goddesses in my home. It reminds me of my beliefs and the beliefs of my family.
In my family, a material product of culture I was socialized to understand is school. The importance of school and education represents the reason for my family coming to America and working so hard, for they wanted better for the following generations. A chosen nonmaterial product of culture I was socialized to understand is being open minded, for my family emphasized that not being able to at least hear other people’s ideas can be detrimental and that change isn’t always a bad thing.
I chose to analyze my work place which is in Chick-Fil-A which is a primary group because I spend a lot of my time with them, and I have built personal relationships with my team as well. My chosen material product of culture I was socialized to understand is my name tag, which functions as an object people use to identify me when something needs to be done or when someone needs help with something. It also helps me identify my fellow team members and allows me to build relations hips with them as well. My chosen non material product of culture I was socialized to understand is to always have a smile on your face when you are clocked in for work, which means to basically forget about all your outside issues and problems and to do your best to serve the guests in the best ways you can.
Since I’m entertainer, hip hop culture became part of my daily life style which is my secondary culture. It is secondary due to its influences world wide. The material aspect part that hepls elevate my life style is the initial formation of the hip-hop music industry. This helps in close connection with hip hop culture and financial stability as well. The non material aspect part: The understanding or meaning of hip-hop music in our society today has become imperatively important. Every hip hop music has a meaning to it and could be used to elevate or boost society energy in various aspects part of life style. The messages does fit in every where in the world meaning everyone could find comfort in one of hip hop music or the other.
I chose to analyze my relationship with sneaker reselling which is a primary group because I made connections throughout my life and knowing more people, which means more money to be made. My chosen material product of culture I was socialized to understand is the demand for a pair of sneakers and the supply is limited, which means as people want or need something quick, I would purchase for a low price and sell for a higher price outside of the store. My chosen nonmaterial product of culture I was socialized to understand is not expecting to buy anything limited for retail as always, which means on days that something is dropping and being first come first serve doesn’t mean I can get the size of the shoe that I want.
I chose to analyze my working environment. I’m currently a hostess at a restaurant which is a primary group. I’ve worked for over an year and within that year I worked with all my co-workers we build a good relationship and become a great team. My chosen material product of culture would be the host stand where I stand most of the day. I’m mainly expected to be at the entrance to welcome guest to our restaurant. The nonmaterial product of culture is that I’m expected to greet my incoming guest and make then feel welcomed. It is also my responsibility to seat them at a table where I know they can enjoy their meal comfortably. The more they enjoy their meal and stay at our restaurant the more likely they would come again and have good reviews.
I chose to analyze my family which is a primary group to me because they helped shape me to the person I am today. My chosen material product of culture I was socialized to understand is clothes, which functions as a way to express myself. Everyone may not dress the same but that’s okay because everyone doesn’t have the same taste and because of that they shouldn’t be frowned upon. My chosen nonmaterial product of culture I was socialized to understand is my attitude, which functions as a representation of me, depending on my attitude will demonstrate the way a person thinks they could treat me and show the type of person they think I am. There’s different attitudes my family has taught me to have at the appropriate timings. One is to always be grateful, while another is to not allow people to feel as if they can just “walk all over me”. But while in school or in a work environment I should always have a positive attitude with the ones who are there to help me.
In my family, a material product of the culture I was socialized to understand is the way I maintain my hair which means my hair is a major part of what identifies my gender. A chosen nonmaterial product of the culture I was socialized to understand is making sure I treat everyone with respect which means in order to gain respect I should give respect.
I chose to analyze my workplace, which is a movie theater. This would be a primary group because of the bonds and relationships I have built during my 2 years working there. A material product I was socialized to understand is the importance of a wet floor sign. This functions as a way to let customers, as well as other employees, know that there is a spill and notifies them to be careful around the area. It also alerts employees that they need to take care of the spill. The nonmaterial product is that I always greet customers as they enter as well as when they exit the theater itself. This functions as a way to allow friendly communication between customers and employee and they feel more welcomed in the establishment.
I chose to analyze my family. They’re a primary group because they’re whom I spent most of my time with & the most important people in my life. The material product of culture that I was socialized to understand was food. As a young woman growing up in a hispanic family, cooking @ the such are very important to hispanic families, you have to learn how to cook for your ‘husbands’ and family members. From a young age, you’re taught in your family that women are the ones that need to cook in the family, not the men. A nonmaterial product that I was socialized to understand was religion. From as long as I can remember I went to church every Sunday & just blindly believe in God. It went as far as me being part of the church choir, and while that was not necessarily a bad thing, it’s just something that has always stayed with me. While I do believe in God, I’m now less forced to go to church every Sunday here in NY than I was in DR.
I chose to analyze my family which is a primary group because they’re who i grew up with and who know me best. My chosen material product of culture I was socialized to understand is money, which means that we always needed more due to certain circumstances, and which functions as a form of payment for better things. My chosen nonmaterial product of culture I was socialized to understand is love, which means that no matter what material items we do or do not have, our focus should always be on the love we share for each other, and which functions as our number one ideals in life as well as what we base our actions for each other on.
I chose to analyze my workplace which is a secondary group because I am expected to go to work and fulfill all of my duties in order to get paid and maintain a job. My chosen material product of the culture I was socialized to understand is attending my job functions as the money they give me every time they pay me. My chosen nonmaterial product of the culture I was socialized to understand is doing what your boss asks you to do which means you are seen as a good employee.
I choose to analyze my family, which is a primary group because they are the most intimate people in my life. They are the group of individual who I generally engage face-to-face in long-term, emotional ways. My chosen material product of culture I was socialized to understand is Quran, which is the Holy Book of Allah. It functions as a guideline which I use to live my life, it tends to guide me during hard times and also when I have my life in accordance. My chosen non-material product I was socialized to understand is respect and tolerance of anyone or anything. This functions as a personality in my life because it allows to show resistance and gratitude in any situation I find myself.
In my family that’s is considered a primary group because they are the people who raised me and whom I have close connections with. The material product of culture I was socialized to understand is education since many people in my family dint have access to education which functions as a motivator for me to go to college. My chosen nonmaterial proctologist’s of culture I was socialized to understand is opportunities which means that whenever one comes around for me academically, I will jump to take it.
In my family, a material product of the culture I was socialized to understand would be to know why there is a strong connection between my family members. Which functions as a way to learn more about the family. A nonmaterial product I was socialized to understand is to find out how many women are actually the one’s who run their homes Juxtaposed to men.
I chose to analyze my workplace which is a secondary group because the employees may consist of friends and family but when it comes to work we are expected to show up and do our jobs as expected in order to be paid at the end of the week. My chosen material product of culture I was socialized to understand is money, for I was thought that money does not come easy and time and effort will pay off. My chosen nonmaterial product of culture I was socialized to understand is the language and skills used at an auto repair shop, which helps me understand what tools is needed where, how to use said tools, how to organize our files, and how to provide price estimates for customers.