Cycle of Socialization

6 Identities

• Male
• Heterosexual
• College student
• Hispanic
• White skin

The identity I would like to describe through the cycle of socialization is my white skin. In the beginning I was the only one out of all my siblings with white skin and they use to make fun of me. I used to get called names like “polar bear”, being as young as I was I would cry. Because they use to make fun of me I would wish I had brown skin like them. However, I was always a mamas boy and my mom had the same complexion as me. My mom made me comfortable with my complexion this was my first socialization. From kindergarten all the way up to college people always ask me “what am I” this question has always followed me because of my complexion. I know what I am and I don’t mind telling people, I’ve grown to be more comfortable. Recently in this institution stage I’ve been reading about white privilege in school and it talks about those with white skin been privilege. It has broadened my perception although I felt like I’ve never had that privilege. As a result I’ve learned to be more opened minded and recognize these things.