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people from working in the entertainment industry. This paper uses sociological principles to explain Will Smiths development through the life cycle; and it demonstrates the value of using the sociological
perspective to examine a persons life. It also considers the effects of social stratification, structure, socialization and similar concepts on a individuals development. Discussion A sociological glossary defines the life-cycle
as a "developmental model which outlines the social changes encountered as a person passes through the "stages of childhood, adolescence, mid-life, old age and death. In the context of the
family, the life-cycle is a process which includes courtship, marriage, child rearing, children leaving home, etc." (Life-cycle). Since Will Smith is 39, its obvious that we need to consider
his childhood, courtship, marriage and child-rearing only; he is not yet facing the problems of aging or ill health. An extensive biography of Mr. Smith, including illuminating quotes from the
man himself, appears on the Internet Movie Data Base, which is widely acknowledged to be a reputable source for entertainment industry information. It is not as accurate as it once
was because it appears to be depending now on user submissions, but it still provides basic information. Will Smith born in Philadelphia, the second of four children of Caroline and
Willard C. Smith; his mother worked for the school board and his father owned a refrigeration company (Will Smith, 2007). He attended Overbrook High School located in Winfield, Pennsylvania where
he earned the nickname "Prince" for his ability to "charm his way out of trouble" (Will Smith, 2007). Smith is extremely bright and "signed up with the high-status Julia Reynolds
Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School in Philadelphia" (Will Smith, 2007). He has always loved music and interest blossomed into a career when he met Jeff Townes at a party; the
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