The cycle of socialization.
- I) The Genesis.
My existence
No awareness
Very Innocent
No control of anything
All systems already in place
Political views all in area
- Primary (family) socialization.
Getting to know my relatives
Knowing my friends and foes
Knowing who to trust and to love
Emulating good morals from my parents and good friends.
- Cultural, race, and Institutional Socialization.
Following religious practices
Going to school to get education and skills
Involving myself in acting, singing
Improving my mental abilities
- Emancipation
Empowered to know my strengths
Knowing my legal rights
Gaining my freedom.
Discrimination against race, colour and language.
- Impacts.
Feeling a sense of denial
Regrets
So much agitation
Becoming so violent
Depression and anxiety
Mood swings.
Self -hatred
- Turning point
Knowing where I stand.
Realization of my roots
Taking a step for a change
Power of consciousness
- Acts
Withheld my anger, agitation, hatred
Moving forward.