Becoming Quote by Peter L. Berger
“The human organism is thus still developing biologically while already standing in a relationship to its environmont. In other words, the process of becoming man takes place in an interrelationship with an environment. (...) From the moment of birth, man's organismic development, and indeed a large part of his biological being as such, are subjected to continuing socially determined interference.”
About This Quote
Source Sociology textbook: "The Social Construction of Reality" by Peter L. Berger and Thomas Luckmann, 1966
Human development is shaped by biological growth and continuous social influence from birth.
In simple terms: Growth is both biological and social.
Key Takeaway
Consider how environment shapes identity.
Themes
development
environment
socialization
biology
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
sociological
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- parenting
- urban planning
- policy making
Key Concepts
sociology
human development
ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your environment influence your self‑concept?
- What social forces most affect your development?
A Different Perspective
Social factors can limit individual autonomy.
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