Belonging is an intrinsic human desire that motivates individuals to actively pursue it. Unfortunately barriers exist that make the attainment of belonging seemingly impossible to certain individuals. The challenge is to accept these obstacles, forge through them and strengthen your sense of belonging beyond its original state. Belonging is an innate part of the human psyche and we are all impacted either positively or negatively reflective of whether or not we belong. The relationships we share with those around us can either hinder or support this emotional state.
In our society today, our everyday lives are governed by a set of laws and rules inwhich we view as the correct way to act. Our daily lives are based on this, and even the effect how we act around one and other. However, those who step away from these 'Norms' are viewed as weird, strange and different by the conforming majority. These individuals who break away from these social nomalities risk being prosecuted, but why do they do this? What compels them to resist these pressures and follow there own independant path?
“The importance of belonging is influenced by our understanding out ourselves and our world” The importance of belonging is greatly influenced by our understanding of ourselves and of our world. If a person has a deep understating of themselves and of their world they can gain a deeper sense of love and acceptance and place a lesser importance on belonging. Likewise, when a person has a low understanding of their world and themselves, the importance of belonging become stronger and can lead to extreme conformity, marginalisation and rejection or loss of beliefs. A greater understanding of ones beliefs and values can lead to defiance against common societal values and decrease the importance of belonging to a society. Through the study of the texts The Crucible and What’s eating Gilbert Grape?
"Literary Analysis-"I Am Joaquin" Preserving one’s cultural identity is a struggle for certain people. This can typically mean that the person would be constantly be under great scorn by others in a different society due to negative views and therefore force lose knowledge of who they are. The theme of "I Am Joaquin" by Rodolfo Gonzalez is that you should be proud of your culture because it is part of your identity and should be your duty to maintain it for yourself and others. This can be justified by how it affects the future generations, the process of revolutions, and the general resolution for other obstacles that would still remain. People know about their culture through families or other significant people.
5-They often strive to make their own personal communication style a statement about their individuality. In general , we know that the first impression that others take while speaking with them is decisive for their determination of our personality so the more you talk carefully and with a polite and confident way the more they will have a good idea about our individuality. 6-As a group they tend to be highly individualistic; moderate in context; low in power ,rank , and status; and high in masculinity. Nowdays, people become a little cautious about taking ther risk and work with others, because the life becaome more difficult and everybody is looking for his intersts.So we can find now more people that tend to be individualistic and do better while working in groups. 7- As a group African Americans are active, expressive , colorful, emotional, often humorous, more nonverbal, distinctive,stylized, open, demonstrative,and possses a positive outlook on life.
Stereotypes are not fact, they are just biased opinions people base on each other. The only way to really know how a person is to get to know them yourself and then form an opinion or thought about who they are. Relationships are powerful especially in the work place, that is why it is important to not let stereotypes affect your relationship with others. Our one-to-one connections with each other are the foundation for change. And building relationships with people from different cultures is key in building diverse communities that are powerful enough to achieve significant goals.
Society can limit the ways in which people express their identity and seek to fulfill their potential. Our identity is shaped by positive and negative experiences. It is also a self-representation of our interest, relationships, socially activity and numerous other factors. Our sense of identity also stems very closely from our sense of belonging and how we relate to something or someone. However, the society or the occupants of the place we reside in have an underlying impact on how we express ourselves and fulfill our potential. Society defines the right and wrong for us, thereby limiting the choices we have to express ourselves.
Time management is very important in all aspects of life. If you do not have positive in this area, you will fail to accomplish specific goals, and benchmarks. Again, you must hold yourself accountable to be disciplined enough to manage your time wisely. The consideration and respect you show others is a big aspect of this area. People typically demand respect before giving it.
‘Belonging is as much about choices as it is about circumstances that an individual cannot control’ To what extent is this view of belonging communicated in your prescribed text and ONE other text of your own choosing? Belonging is a part of human nature and is a crucial emotion that allows individuals to gain a sense of identity and connection. Historical, social and cultural influences may contribute in forming an individual’s sense of belonging to a certain person, place or community. However despite its inclusive nature, a failure to belong can limit an individual’s sense of belonging as well as cause psychological damage to them. These notions of belonging are exemplified through Peter Skrzynecki’s Immigrant Chronicle poem’s Felix
Belonging exists through a harmonious coexistence with others, and is often fostered by a congenial physical environment. The nature of one’s personal interactions is influenced by societal values, and ultimately, if one is not able to subscribe to these values, their interactions will prevent them from belonging with people and places, as instead, they can only resort to establishing an identity and greater sense of self. In Shakespeare’s As You Like It and McTeigue’s V for Vendetta, individuals choose to not conform with the values of their oppressive social order, and create their own set of values in order to belong with people and places. Chopin’s The Awakening, , conversely suggests that as a result of not conforming to Patriarchal Victorian values, the individual cannot belong ultimately belong with others, but can nonetheless achieve a sense of harmony with the natural environment. ADD SENTENCE RELATING TO ESSAY QUESTION ON THE DAY.