Blog 4

1) After listening to each group's presentation of their sociological research, which of the research assignments did you find most interesting, effective, measurable or significant and why? Explain in some detail your thoughts/ feedback on this(these). Which of the following did you think was most difficult to measure or understand?

I thought that Abby and Vince had a very interesting presentation. Their presentation, on how people view tattoos and body piercings, took a survey on if people thought that tattoos and body piercings affected the way that people think of and treat you. I thought that the stories that they shared, in particular the couple whose wedding was put off, were very interesting. I think that it was most difficult to process open ended questions, because many people say different answers.

2) As we begin our next unit on Socialization, discuss your personality and your socialization process. What type of person are you?
I used to think that I was a very very outgoing and bubbly person, but now I am not as sure. My socialization is mostly with people older or younger than me, not so much my peers. My peers tend to do immature things that bother me, so I have my small group of friends but I don't go out of my way to socialize with my peers. My family and peers call me a "old soul".

How does your personality define or effect you? What are your strengths and weaknesses?
My personality defines me because I am very good with handling myself alone and I don't always need another person to help me. I am very controlling and a perfectionist. I'm also extremely trustworthy.
Do you consider yourself a introverted or extroverted person, quiet or shy, reserved, loud or talkative, calm or aggressive, patient or impatient? What are the biggest factors that influence your personality?
I think I am both introverted and extroverted. I am extremely patient when it comes to dealing with children or with people I respect, but not at all with other people or tasks. I'm loud most of the time but I consider myself a reserved-ish person. I have a anger problem towards some things.

3) Lastly, choose a quote and discuss how it influences or motivates your life and why.

"True friends are like angels, you don't need to see them to know they are there".

This quote is one I believe originally came from my grandma, but it is embroidered into a fabric that has been hanging in my bedroom my entire life. This quote comforts me because it reminds me that even though we may be alone sometimes, we are always protected and that always makes me feel better.