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Cause And Effect Of Socialization Essay

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The Effects of Isolation upon Socialization Without a doubt, Socialization is a key part of the development of a whole and productive human life. Humans, contrary to the belief of many sociologists, psychologists, and psychoanalysts are born with an inherent human nature. This nature is corrupt and self-centered, and is passed down from our first forefather Adam (Romans 5:12). Many hold to the belief that socialization is the ‘major determinant of human nature’. When observing life this theory cannot be substantiated, it would be more accurate to say that socialization is a major determinant of human behavior. Socialization is what forms and shapes us as we develop as human beings and guides us in our relationships and reactions to the people …show more content…

Four different children were referenced in the chapter ‘Socialization Over the Life Course’ that were isolated, deprived of proper love and care, abused and mistreated in various ways. These are the examples that penetrate deep into our hearts and souls to reveal to us the damage to the individual of improper socialization. We are created to be relational beings. God, our creator says from the very beginning, “It is not good that the man should be alone;” We are to challenge and encourage one another to be better, we keep one another accountable, we cause one another to consider someone besides ourselves. The three main children examined in our textbook are “-Anna, Isabelle, and Genie- who were socially and emotionally neglected or abused.” Each case of isolation resulted in severely delayed or permanently retarded emotional, physical and social development. The length of depth of isolation directly correlates to the severity of the hindered development. The ability to perform what we would consider basic functions of life were completely lacking in the three children. They were unable to speak, walk normally, make decisions, control one’s emotions, change their own clothes, and were all very malnourished. They were found at ages 5, 6 ½, and

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