A Family is a major element in the socialization process

Difference people lead differently applying different leadership styles. Leaders who use a democratic style of leadership use it because they want to be “a leader of the people”. This means that they value the input by the local people from the grassroots. Leaders who use an authoritative leadership style are compelled to use it where people are opposing good development ideas. Leaders become authoritative when they want to control all processes. Laisser faire is normally applicable where the leader wants total accountability from the people he leads.

Group conformity in the United States of America

Group conformity is still common in the US. Members of a group fear looking the odd ones out. They don’t like when they get ridiculed by their colleagues in a group. This thinking has brought about the effect of socialization n social groups. The tradition of a group is to act and behave in a uniform manner.

Authority

Those who have authority have the power to control others. Authority commands obedience. People who have power and authority in their hands influence others to even cause harm to others. Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. People obey authority because they fear repercussions in case they disobey those who are in authority.

Obesity and emotions

Obesity is amongst the leading public health issue in the world today. I entirely agreed with Dr Christakis that social media regarding obesity and emotion and how they are spread by social media. People get socialized by what they read and watch over social media. They interact with information regarding the nutrition and lifestyle of people which they adopt through influence. Many people imitate how other people are living without looking at the negative implications of those lifestyles.

Webers’ ideal characteristics of bureaucracy

John Tyle Community College ought to embrace Webers’ idea of specialization in terms of the roles the college staff carries out to ensure quality service delivery. the college being a bureaucratic entity should organize various processes in the college in a systematic manner. The functions of the college should be occupied by people who are skilful and professional.

Principles of McDonaldization

The organizers take control of the Christmas event by taking control of every activity that is done during that time. They control and guide the young ones who take part in the celebration. People budget on their expenditures and where to get the necessary resources.

Organizers ensure the efficiency and predictability of the event. They do this to avoid wrongdoing and mistakes.

Major social institution

The family has been the major social institution that has influenced my life. The socialization that I have undergone since I was born has moulded me into a responsible man. It has inculcated in me the character of hard work. The hurdles of life we underwent as a family has strengthened and motivated me to continue working hard.

Conclusion

From the above, it is evident that sociological imaginations and socialization are influenced by a number of factors. Social groups, the family and social mediation has a major bearing on our socialization. It is evident that authority can be abused by those in power to cause harm and mayhem in our society.

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