Several times throughout this semester, I found myself completely surprised by the predictability of my actions and traits. As a microbiology student, I came into this class acutely aware of the immensely similar biological forces that affect humans. No two people share the same DNA (except for twins) and that accounts for the purely physical differentiation observed among individuals. In reality, we all share the same basic fundamental processes and experiences including life, death, and disease. Consequently, I believed our individuality was shaped by external influences. However, shortly into the semester I came to the realization that our environment is just as powerful in determining social and personal behaviors as DNA is in molding biological characteristics. Perhaps our personality, our uniqueness, is a product of the interconnected workings of nature and nurture. The quote I chose for this blog, as well as the picture I selected for this post, highlights the central theme that we are more similar than we outwardly seem. As I explore sociology, I plan on focusing on topics that resonated most with my own observations and personal experiences.
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General information acquired from:
Anderson, Margaret L., and Howard F. Taylor. Sociology: The Essentials. Sixth ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 2011. Print.
