Coming from a large family of eleven siblings some younger and some older we all have to look after each other at one time or another, I’ve learnt to care for others, give guidance and protection when needed, empathise with others when in distress, agree and disagree to voice my opinion, to give advise when needed, to support and to be a good role model. I believe this experience I can take to my practise and I’ll be able to pass on my best qualities of caring for and being compassionate to other. I believe all this can affect my working practise in good and
For example, some might fi nd it more acceptable for women to deliver personal care and tend to household tasks because this is how they were brought up. 1.4 Explain the importance of providing support that respects the invididuals culture and preferances. It would be wrong to try to change a person’s belief and culture just because it is not what we believe is right. We must respect people for who they are and give people equal opportunities of access in order to promote and retain independence. Culture may aff ect the support that is given.
Relationships are a vital part of what makes us human. Human beings are a very sociable animal; we as a species feel the need for kinship, to connect with others around us. We need to attach to people with similar ideals, beliefs and morals. There are many different types of relationships and they all play a different role in the person we become. As an infant the most important relationship that is needed is the one with the primary carer.
As humans, we need to belong. To one another, to our friends and families, to our culture and country, to our world. Belonging is being original and is fundamental to our sense of happiness and well-being. It is a psychological lever that has broad consequences. Our interests, motivation and happiness are tied to the feeling that we belong to a greater community that may share common interests and aspirations.
It is of utmost importance to carefully choose the people we associate with, as we are greatly influenced by our own peer group because they can assist in developing a strong individual identity. We usually feel more secure when we know that we have others around us who share our goals and care about our progress. Being part of a peer group fosters the idea that we are accepted and loved for who we are. This is why change is often difficult for certain individuals because suddenly, you are cut off from your regular group, who you have become so familiar with. We sometimes seem wired to adopt the goals of the people around us, particularly when we develop a close relationship with them.
Family sociologically defined is: ‘a social unit consisting of people who support each other in several ways’ - those several ways being functions of the family. This essay will demonstrate a breadth of understanding in the functions of the family and will question whether the family is or is not losing its functions to other institutions in society such as the media and religion. Some sociologists such as functionalists would argue that the family is not losing its functions as it plays a part in ‘the organic analogy’ alongside the other institutions and plays a key part in society. Whereas other sociologists argue that the family is losing its functions to other institutions in society. Functionalists believe that the family teaches particularistic norms, which are specific household rules (e.g.
Anxiety can play a major affect here as the individual dives into social relationships, engages in risky behavior, and has a strong drive to be accepted as a contributing member of society, in other words, what they have to say or do is important … so notice! Peers form a safe port at this stage, and being accepted and feeling like they belong can take precedence over family. Physical attributes become every so pronounced and important, emotional advancement (intimate relationships), and mastering autonomy the daily goal (Erford, 2010). Though they strive for independence, often times they will cave into wishes of peers for acceptance, which can lead to additional confusion and anxiety. As they reach this formal operational stage, when deductive logic becomes important, it is easy to a picture gymnast trying out the balance beam for the first time.
Belonging increases the self-image, self-esteem and confidence of the human race. We strive to belong with family, friends, at work and school. Our lives revolve around belonging. However, belonging often comes at a cost. It can require you to forfeit your identity, pay money, lose our friends, or even our family.
“Our relationships with others help us to determine who we are.” The way we interact with others whether they be a stranger or a friend helps to define who we are and our identity. In life, we make many very different relationships. As humans, the need of social relationships with others is very necessary. To find our identity and to fit into a group we force ourselves to be more like them. When we are surrounded by people who are more like us we tend to share and understand more.
Language and Identity Language is a central feature of human identity. When we hear someone speak, we make speculations about gender, education level, age, profession and where they come from. A language is a powerful symbol of our identity which can also be a weapon of destruction. Language is essential to the expression of culture. It’s a means to communicate values, beliefs and customs.