In what ways do social factors shape your identities?

That good old saying, "You lay down with dogs you get up with fleas" means if you hang around a bad group of people then people will judge you on that alone. People tend to judge people by the groups they hang out with good or bad. Often remaining silent with eyes wide open and listening we learn much in society and good manners are at the top of the list. We can either improve ourselves or be blind and deaf and not enrich our lives. You are judged by the friends you hang around with. If a certain town or city doesn't like a certain race and you have a friend that is of that race that is a loving and kind human being then stand up for your own rights and don't be dictated too when you know something is right! If you know an adjust has happened (someone is being picked on, you're a witness to something or in business someone is crooked) then weigh the situation and try to right the wrong or walk away if you don't feel it's dangerous. Form groups against things that are unjust and know that each one of us can make a good difference in this world even if it's just in a small way. By learning it brings wisdom and you will never be perfect, but will be the best you can be.