I believe punishable deviance is a societal construct. If a person is willing to use deviance in a negative way, then it can be used against them. I feel that jails (and similar structures) regulate punishment nicely. But, its NOT always effective. In the movie "30 Days" we saw George and Travis wanting to change their lives in a positive way. Epically Travis when he choose to go into the special program. Once they, Travis and George, got out they ended right back into jail within two weeks(George)/months (Travis). Some people change their ways, but others they make patterns. During class one day we looked at a chart that compared people in the USA overall in prison from ages 18 to 44 were higher in jails than overall. Also, the number of blacks, Latinos, males, and high school or less than an high school education had higher numbers in jails than in the U.S.A. So once these people are in jail, the punishment can vary. The movie demonstrated a very different idea of jail than from what the usual "perspective" is. The 72 hours alone he sat in the room seemed very draining and difficult, but just being in that wide open room with others didn't display my idea of jail. I think that your punishment should be based on the crime you committed. In 30 days, most of these men did not seem intimidating. Both Travis and George seemed like fairly smart guys and they really wanted to take control of their lives and change. So I feel that it all depends on who and where you are staying and who is surrounding you.

Solcialization/Adolescence Reflection...2nd Six Week Blog :)

1. Nature vs Nurture: Think about what you have chosen to wear today, what your future professions or plans are, what type of sports/activities you enjoy; how much of this is determined by “Nature” and how much “Nurture”, and if/how do they balance each other?
- I feel that the clothes I wear, my future, activities/sports I enjoy and a mix of "Nature" and "Nurture". I feel that the clothes are determined more by "nurture". I feel this because if I see things that I like or think is cute, I would buy and wear. The trends and celebrities are always "in style" (for the most part) and being a teenager in high school you want to look "cool" and "trendy". My future and sports/activities on the other hand are more "nature". I feel that the joy of sports and being athletic comes from the gentleman in my family. I always know that they will have a passion for sports and I enjoy watching and going to games with them. He, and my mom, have taught me to play softball and just push myself to the limits. They taught me to never hold back and try my best. My future on the other hand is "nature" but also "nurture". I was born with the genetics/DNA to push myself to succeed and never give up no matter how hard life/the situation gets. My future is also "nurture" because I have been surrounded and grown up with challenges. Learning with ADD/ADHD and a Learning Disability, doesn't make me "different" but it taught me to try and made me realize that my true passion is to work with special needs kids.

2. Why is adolescent social status power so important and consuming to most adolescents?
-Status power is what adolescence spend a lot of their time worrying about. They worry about fitting in and doing the "cool" and what everyone else is doing. Like today teens want to go out and buy the top notch brands and the most up to date items that the big named brands sell. Another thing people do is actions that they think come off as being "normal". People try to be like everyone around them and sometimes act like someone their not. The impact this has on development is that people will go through all their life trying to fit in. If people were to go through life just worrying about themselves and focus on whats important to them then life might be able to avoid extra stress and worries in our lives.

3. How is the socialization process for children different today than in most previous generations? What concerns are raised by this change? How valid do you think these concerns are?
- The socialization process for children are different today than in most (previous) generations because there are more opportunities given and available. Some concerns that are raised, from a parents P.O.V., is "will my child survive?" "Will my child make it in the world on their own?" There is ALWAYS self-doubt and questioning. Life is full of UPS and DOWNS and unexpected turns but you just have to sit back and enjoy the ride, because before you know it the best times and memories (of your live) will be over. I am very lucky of where I live and who I know. Not only am I surrounded by little kids who look up to me, family members who adore me and would do anything for me in a heart beat. Also the kids make me ant to do better/my best in everything I do. Not only is my family members and neighbors a lot to me but the friendships I have with their parents. One in particular, she is the one I can go to other than my parents and friends and talk to about anything and EVERYTHING!!! She, and my family and friends, are always there for me and influence me in ways that encourage me to keep a positive attitude and outlook on life. Without their love and support I would NOT be the person I am today and it has truly moved me in ways that I would have never thought and will NEVER forget!!

4. Identify some examples of the gender differences in socialization. What impact do you think these have had in your life or in the lives of others you know?
- Some examples of gender differences in socialization is TOYS! For BOYS there are action figures, hot wheels, and skateboards. For girls there was Barbie, American Girls, dress up, "house", and "teacher". The list goes on and on. Its a bit upsetting that the society is so set on genderizing and splitting up girls from boys. Its conforming to America's "norms" and views on life/society/things. I think that when growing up we were so set on playing with our own gender toys that we didn't gain much of the interaction with the other sex as we could of if the society/American didn't stereotype/judge as much.

ADOLESCENCE

ADOLESCENCE: the transitional period between puberty and adulthood in human development, extending mainly over the teen years and terminating legally when the age of majority is reached; youth; Our society and the rest of the world treats people this age is by giving the adolescence slowly more and more responsibility like allowing them to drive, vote, and be able to get arrested and tried like an adult. Because of this, teenagers are doubtful of what they are suppose to be responsible for and what they aren't supposed to be responsible for. Because things slowly get harder as they get older it is a slow and hard transition. Status power is what adolescence spend a lot of their time worrying about. They worry about fitting in and doing the "cool" and what everyone else is doing. Like today teens want to go out and buy the top notch brands and the most up to date items that the big named brands sell. Another thing people do is actions that they think come off as being "normal". People try to be like everyone around them and sometimes act like someone their not. The impact this has on development is that people will go through all their life trying to fit in. If people were to go through life just worrying about themselves and focus on whats important to them then life might be able to avoid extra stress and worries in our lives.