Identifying The Patterns Of Social Acceptance

In his often cited essay, “The Formation of In-Groups,” Gordon Allport offers his theory on how the groups with which one identifies directly influence the development of one’s individual identity. An “in-group” is a group where members share common traits such as societal status, religion, values or sexual orientation. All the members are alike in some way and that similarity unites them as a group. Allport suggests that one belongs to many in-groups throughout his or her lifetime. Individuals are born into some in-groups, such as one’s family, race or socio-economic level; this Allport terms as an “ascribed status”. People also obtain “achieved status” in a group such as one’s circle

From a shy kitten to a gracious swan, that’s the story of my life. Despite all those complications I faced, I can now easily give public speeches and converse with anyone. Nevertheless, overcoming my social anxiety required a large amount of self-motivation and courage.

Example 1: Through the meshing of two completely groups of people, Dana and Kevin, and the Weylin estate, they both need to adapt and accept each other into themselves. Dana and Kevin notice that they both changed to “[become] more a part of the household” (Butler 97) as they experience more frequent contact with the Weylins and are assimilated into their society. The Weylins also change their opinions to think of Dana as more, “familiar, [and] accepted” (97), suggesting that the introduction is reciprocated between the two groups. That change in acceptance and friendliness demonstrates that through interaction with another group and mutual acceptance, Dana’s opinion of what she thinks has changed to fit more with what the Weylin’s consider home. The mutual ease of

Misfit. Rebel. Troublemaker. These are all names that may be given to people who go against the social norm. According to Andersen, Taylor, and Logio, the authors of Sociology: The Essentials, norms are defined as the specific cultural expectations for how to act in a given situation (2016). When someone disrupts the expectations, they commit a norm violation and may display deviant behavior. Since norms are so automatically built into our everyday lives, the rules of social interaction can be subtle and may be imperceptible to the people who participate in them. Therefore, sociologists often purposefully commit a norm violation in order to study what the rules or norms are. This approach, known as ethnomethodology, interprets society as being

A popular model designed by Bruce W. Tuckman suggests that all groups experience five phases: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning (Gulati 439-440). At our cores, humans seek to be accepted and acknowledged by others. We seek to form social hierarchies to find meaning the areas we are passionate about. This part of human nature is nothing new, it is something programmed deep into our genes for millennia. It happens before our eyes every day; sports fans meet in stadiums, video game fans meet at conventions, artists meet at exhibitions, and so on. People of similar interest meet, one way or another, and are drawn together by their passion. Some groups remain small friend circles, while others may grow vastly to be composed of millions of members. These vast communities, known as discourse communities,

Social anxiety latches on to its victims and sucks all hope and motivation for self improvement and success to the point where it seems that any and all attempts to overcome it are out of reach. What once was a crippling disadvantage, is now what I have to thank for becoming my true self. It took four years to be able manage the sense of trepidation and overwhelming panic when going about day-to-day activities such as asking questions in class or even having a conversation with any acquaintances; however, I would not change anything that I have experienced.

Social anxiety. I haven't been diagnosed with this disorder, but I feel that it's the most accurate and I can relate strongly with the symptoms. I am afraid. I always am. Afraid of being in the presence of people who I don't know. I want to speak to them, to tell them what I'm thinking and

I love the quote by Ezra Taft Benson, “Some of the greatest battles will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul.” That quote rings true to me, and has throughout all my life. When I was young, I suffered from such severe social anxiety that even talking to close relatives was terrifying. The anxiety was so severe that my mother nearly brought me into therapy. But one day, she drew a diagram for me. This diagram had a circle in the center labeled “comfort zone"; it explained that when we push out of our comfort zone, we expand our previously little comfort zone into a greater one. I took this principle to heart at a young age, and started pushing myself socially to expand my comfort zone. Even saying hello was a monumental success

In social settings, I display bravery by initiating conversation. Though this can often cause anxiety, I value meaningful relationships and good vibes so I have accepted that I must initiate in order to get what I want, and over time, I have become more confident in my social skills so it became easier. I am the girl with the bright smile who will greet someone with an enthusiastic “hello.” Through my experiences, I have realized that socializing makes for a great time, allowing people to laugh, smile and learn new things. So, as a Jock, I have found myself approaching people first upon expecting the best outcome of each encounter, rather than waiting around for something that may never happen, like a Puke. Sometimes it is good to live life on the edge.

My “breaking a norm” project was an interesting experience. For my assignment, I went to Walmart and engaged in conversations with random people. I would ask them about their day and ask them a simple question about themselves. Normally people keep to themselves while shopping, or they engage with people that they are familiar with. I figured that this would be a good option for the assignment because people would not expect it. The experience was a little hard for me because I am not a social person.

I am Carlos Lopez. I am an intellectual, artistic, yet socially-challenged person. When I was barely three years old, I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism that affects one’s communication and social skills. There are countless times when I try to engage in a conversation with someone and do not know how to proceed. Normally, when I’m around someone, I usually wait for them to start a topic and take it from there, but it doesn’t always work if they discuss matters that I’m not familiar with. In class at school, it’s somewhat easier to socialize with my classmates because I see them on a daily basis and I make an effort to know them, and since there is so little of them, it is technically easier to not be as shy. It also helps when we are discussing on the phone or instant messaging because we can take the time of thinking of our responses, and don’t have to worry about other

To some, it doesn’t make sense, how something as simple as talking can be so trying. Social Anxiety Disorder is among the most common mental disorders in children and adolescents. Due to the nature of the disorder, less than 20 percent of those dealing with social anxiety are treated. Parents and

In regards to study time, we see that students using the note-taking method spent significantly more time than students who used the 3R or reread-only method. Additionally, we see that those who used the 3R method took more time than those who used the reread only method.

Feeling anxious before giving a speech or presenting a project is normal, but when that anxiety carries over into being nervous before going to a casual party or meeting up with friends, that is when it might be more than just nerves. Social anxiety is one of the most common forms of anxiety. About fifteen million adults in America suffer from social anxiety, with the typical onset age being thirteen (Social Anxiety Disorder). Overcoming social anxiety takes tremendous efforts and can take many years. There are many different methods people have tried using to overcome their fears. Two common ones people use are learning to control their breath and cognitive-behavioral therapy. With persistence and determination, people can learn to deal with their social anxiety the healthy way, or better yet, overcome it completely.

When starting this personal change project, I found it easy to find a subject for me to change because it was something that I had wanted to do for a long time. I am a people pleaser. I am controlled by people’s opinion of me. Plain and simple, I want to be accepted. It is exhausting, and not possible. To begin to change, I had to embrace the reason’s I was a people pleaser and needed others acceptance.