There are many aspects in life that affects my dimensions of self-concept and the roles I play in social institutions. My parents' position in the community, the choice of our beliefs, family stability, and earlier education are some of the experiences that I have encounter that helped me to be the person that I am as of now. I may view a different perspective in life than the person beside me because of my upbringing. The ambiance my parents gave me may not be the same atmosphere the other children were exposed to when they were growing up. These principles in life my parents showered me built my persona.
             I consider the position of my family in the community as a middle class family. We can buy whatever we need and wants, but we are not necessarily rich either. Being around the social class with my parents and the friends they have takes a lot of work. Growing up my brother and I always have to be in our best behavior and always proper. Being in our best behavior meaning we are not supposed to be disrespectful or unmannered to others. These experiences taught me to be the person that my parents want me to be all the time. I may have moved out of my parents house, but the values and lessons that I have learned from them is still attached to me. Every time I am out in the public I am always cautious of my manners and the way I talk to people or the way I perceive myself to others. I have been brought up in a Catholic family. We attend mass regularly and participates an active role in our church. Even though I do not live in my parents' house anymore I still go to church by myself here in Charlotte. Having a Catholic background makes me more vigilant of my surroundings and my action towards other people. People in general usually expect more out of Catholics more than other religion, which I do not understand. It seems to me society view Catholics as a holy person who would not mak
             ...