Blog 10

For this extremely late blog we were supposed to write about the crime rate in juveniles. How race and crime fits into these offenses. Minorities are way more likely to be convicted of the same crime as a white person just because of their skin color. Another reason this happens is because of the money factor. Many white kids who get in trouble get off the hook because their parents are too "hooked up." However, these colored kids get in trouble just because they cant afford the bail. Rich kids use crack while the poor use cocaine. That's the difference. Therefore, we could ask ourselves why this happens. Is it because police are only looking to bust the poor black/latino kids or is it something else?

Blog 9

For this blog we were asked to blog about an activity that we did over the course of the week. I decided to blog about the activity we did today with the pennies. The design of the game was to see who would get rich or not. I really liked this activity for several reasons. For one, it was used to determine the risk takers. The people who wouldnt think twice about trying to spend a lot of money. I really liked it because I am a risk taker. After playing around 9 years of poker, I understand what it means to take risks. But what does this say about society? Well I personally believe that the rich are rich because they were the risk takers at one point. In one point or time, someone in their family struck out all they had to try and get it big. And they succeeded. The rich also have a lot to lose however, based upon their spendings. That is why, only the cool headed people who strike big become the elite of this country.

I just also liked the activity because I seemed to e good at predicting the outcomes. But that also could be my biggest downfall.

Blog 8

We watched a podcast today about the first "male" who became pregnant. Thomas was born a girl, but felt that he associated with the more male side of life. His actions and personality were more manly and therefore, he changed legally to become a male. He then became pregnant by injecting an anonymous sperm donation to get pregnant. He is male except for his reproductive organs which are female.

Now, what are my opinions?

Firstly, I believe that everyone is entitled to think what they want. If someone wants to give an opinion that is extremely liberal then they are entitled to it just as someone who is conservative is entitled to his or her opinion equally.

Secondly, I believe that unless you were born a hermaphrodite, you are either male or female.

Thirdly, I believe that no matter what one does to change their physical appearance, you are always going to be what you were born into.

Fourthly, I believe that someone who thinks they are a man when they were born a woman is definately not a man if a) they dont produce sperm and b) they still keep the female reproductive parts.

Now some might disagree but arent i entitled to my opinions?

Blog 7

How do you define agents of socialization? Agents of socialization are the people and groups that influence our self-concept, emotions, attitudes, and behavior. Whether this be people from the news, family, peers, or others, these people have a profound effect on our lives. However, agents of socialization are not always bad. sometimes, they can have an extremely good effect. But in today's society, for the most part they are bad. Many people view actors and actresses as role models, and when they mess up, people often justify their actions based on these failed celebrities. Therefore, are agents of socialization bad?

I personally think that it is ok to be an agent of socialization as long as one respects the idea that ultimately it is not the agents fault if someone does something wrong but the person who committed it. They were at fault and therefore, they should pay the consequences.