I believe that we had a very good discussion today. We covered a lot of topics in not a lot of time. Some of the conclusions that I believe came about were as follows: social networking has both positive and negative aspects. Society (the "man") often looks down upon ignorance/rebellion against popular culture. Teenagers often need to examine several lifestyles/groups before finding their true social self, and the interaction approach plays a huge role in the lives of teenagers. Something that Peshe said at the very end of class sparked my interest. She said something dealing with social self and identity. It got me thinking that as human beings, we are social creatures. We are inherently social. Doesn't this idea suggest that the "ideal" human is one whose social self and identity are the same? It may seem like a terribly obvious statement, but I don't believe that Grazien addressed it. It seemed as if he was thinking about the two as separate entities. Don't forget to post your thoughts on the last question: Grazien says, “It is unclear whether we are simply attracted to those who share our cultural tastes or if we naturally absorb the styles of our peers.” In what ways are both true? Which do you agree with more?
