In the 21st century and throughout history individuals and groups have been affected by sociocultural contexts. The mass media probably has one of the biggest effects on culture. Through television, magazines and movies, what is in, out, cool and not cool is all portrayed. Adolescents are most directly affected by what our culture has become. From the moment of birth there are stereotypes placed on a child, if it’s a baby boy, his things …showed first 75 words of 505 total…

…showed last 75 words of 505 total…drugs, sex, disease, pregnancy and more are introduced to children at such early ages these days, and it is up to the parents and teachers and role models to talk about these issues openly. Teach children about all the risks involved, instill within them confidence and a sense of self-esteem, make them comfortable to come and talk about these things, and let them see that the decisions that they make today will affect them tomorrow.