AP SOCIOLOGY: The Role of Culture in Shaping Identity and Social Behavior

SAMPLE:

Prompt: Culture plays a significant role in shaping individuals' identity and influencing their social behavior. For this writing assignment, explore the relationship between culture and identity, and analyze how cultural norms and values impact social interactions. Consider the following:

1. Culture and Identity Formation: Discuss how culture contributes to the formation of individual and group identities. Analyze how cultural beliefs, traditions, language, and socialization processes influence the development of personal values, beliefs, and behaviors. Explore the concept of cultural identity and its intersectionality with other social identities, such as race, ethnicity, and gender.