MODULE 3. UNFOLDING THE SOCIAL SELF
MODULE 3. UNFOLDING THE SOCIAL SELF Our first social group is our FAMILY . Our primary knowledge about the things in life came from home. We first learn the basics at home. Before we got the influence from our friends and other social group, we have been influenced by our parents. They have taught us the basic moral of life. They have taught us how to act and how to show ourselves in a right way in society. Our family is the first one to open our eyes that this world is a battlefield. Parents are also considered as our first teacher. They are the ones that provide the initial impression of the world beyond our home. Family also helps an individual in shaping one’s social self. We have our second social groups which are our friends, the school and other general environment. Because of our friends or involvement of other people, our view to the world expands. We gain more knowledge and social skills from mentors. Because of these social groups, our knowledge towards the world is ...