Blog #5

In studying socialization we have discussed the importance of acquiring culture, language and thought.  There are a variety of factors that influence our own behavior as well as a number that demonstrate how we impact others.  While watching "Radio" we see a number of relationships and social interactions that occur as a result of our influences from agents of socialization such as family, peer group and school.

In the beginning of this movie, the main character's, Radio, life is affected by lack of socialization. At first, Radio would just walk around all day and not interact with people besides his family. When Coach Jones and other people started talking to him he did not know how to respond, did not how to make eye contact when speaking to a person. Radio's life was greatly affected by the lack of socialization also because the boys on the football team continuously picked on him. For example, when the boys tied him in the shed after practice one night.

In the middle of this movie, Radio slowly begins to start socializing with Coach Jones, his family, and the people of Hanna. This emergence of socialization greatly benefited him by making him happy and boosting his confidence. Radio started to help coach the football team, did the morning announcements, help control the school environment by reminding students to not run in the hallways. He was delighted every time someone would speak to him; he became a whole different person and character. Radio's life drastically changed in the end of the movie "Radio". His character changed as a product of socialization. He did not feel like an outcast anyone but felt accepted by everyone at Hann High School. His personality and character changed so much that he was able to graduate high school; however he will return back to the 11th grade because of how much he enjoyed being a student and being loved by the school.  

 Overall, I really enjoyed watching the movie "Radio". It taught me to never take anything for granted and always appreciate what I have.