El Segundo Vs. South Gate

American socialization is seen by sociologists as the process by which individuals learn new aspects of life and society. The individual is taught the importance of education, values, beliefs, and the behavior that is expected in an environment. As the individual becomes an adult, they start to occupy new roles and status in a society. In other words, the individual change their way of thinking and behavior. For instance, many urban cities have different cultures, languages social structures, ethnicities and hierarchies. In American society, certain individuals have wealth, prestige and power. In particular, certain cities have different social structures based on who lives in them, to the type of education and roles being presented. Two cities

that are drastically different from each other are the cities of South Gate and El Segundo. Both urban cities have different types of social structures that divide them.
The city of South Gate is located seven miles from downtown and is known as a gateway city. In the city of South Gate, the majority of the houses and buildings are surrounded by gates. All school and buildings in the city of South Gate have barriers that keep intruders from breaking in. The urban neighborhood is more of a busy city because the majority of the people are coming in and out of their houses on a daily basis. The urban area is enclosed by businesses like fast food restaurants, and supermarkets. The city is more of a family environment where most schools are no more than a mile or half a mile away. The majority of people that are housed in the city of South Gate are middle class families.
The city of El Segundo is located in the Los Angeles area. The urban neighborhood is a quiet town. All houses in the city are open areas where no bars or gates divide commuters. The schools in the city also have open areas. Many of the offices, banks and buildings that surround the east side of El Segundo are neat and luxurious. The city has a welcoming vibe and outside communities come to visit the beach. Most of the houses that are built in the city have double glass windows that protect them from outside noise. For instance, since the city is located around LAX, the noises of the airplanes gives people trouble when they’re trying to sleep. However, for the most part, the city is a comfortable and elegant area to live in.
The difference between El Segundo and South Gate is the type of environment they present to commuters.

South Gate’s population is twice as big then El Segundo’s. Statistics from the city shows that half of the people that live in the city graduate. For example, the city of South Gate has a population of 95,677, but only 52.5% of the population graduate from high school and achieves a higher education (Census, 2010). However, in the city of El Segundo, the population is about 16,924, and 96% received a high school diploma and continued their education (Census, 2010). Why does one city have more graduates than the other? Could it be because of its location or better resources? The social structure in an urban city comes from the culture and income that is given to the city. An example of where the money is distributed is schools. In El Segundo, schools have better academic performances and achievement, according to the census statistics. The results would be more programs, teachers and tutors that are available to students. Since El Segundo has a smaller population, the census statistics show more graduates than South Gate. Other examples between cities would be housing and buildings that are being built in the city. According to the census, the median household income in the city of El Segundo is $84,341 per year. In South Gate the annual wage a household makes is $42,776 per year. Since one city makes more than the other, can the income affect the next door city? For instance, in the United States, cities with wealth have better neighborhoods, jobs, and property. Does that mean that the income an individual makes determines where a person ends up? The city of El Segundo could have more power, wealth, and prestige in order to obtain higher education and a nice living urban area resident than the city of South Gate. In addition, social interaction also has an effect in the two cities. In El Segundo, many neighbors greet and communicate with each other. However, in

South Gate, if a neighbor tries to have a conversation he is known as a nosey person.
Why do two cities that are 15 miles and only take 25 minutes apart, have so much meaning toward how an individual can turn out? Social stratification has so much meaning towards how an individual is prestige in a society. How the city is built to the type of businesses that are being produced plays a huge factor in determining how people live in the environment