Describe and analyze how institutional agents of socialization influenced a core value or belief at the core of your self-concept. The objectives of this assignment are to demonstrate your understanding of the concept of the ‘self,’ how the self is construed through socialization, and how social institutions influence our self-concept.

Instructions:

Identify one core value or belief that defines your “self.” Refer back to Lesson 3 discussions to identify a value or belief at the core of your self-concept.
Describe and discuss how at least three different institutional agents of socialization influenced this particular value or belief at the core of your self-concept.