Delta State University
SOC 101: Principles of Sociology
Fall Semester 2004 

Writing Assignment No. 1
 

Due on Monday, Sep. 13, in class.

Write a two-page paper in response to the following topic:

Mary is a 26 year old bank employee and DSU graduate.

Explain how each of the following might contribute to Mary’s socialization at different points in her life:

• Mary’s parents

• Mary’s elementary school teachers

• Mary’s childhood friends

• Mary’s university professors

• The mass media

• The bank where Mary works