If a member of the group fails to conform to the groups needs, he/she would lose credibility with the rest of the group. Conformity is a change in an individuals behaviour according to certain accepted standards within society as well as the influence of others whether this be a real or imaginary influence. There are 2 key concepts of conformity, acceptance or
To what extent have your perceptions of belonging been influenced by the texts you have studied? Refer to your prescribed text and at least one other text of your own choosing. Belonging or feeling as though you are an important part of a whole, is an essential part of an individuals’ understanding of life. If an individual does not feel as though they belong either to a group, place or community it can lead them to feel unsatisfied with their lives. This perception of belonging has been influenced by both Peter Skrzynecki’s ‘Immigrant Chronicle’ and Shaun Tan’s graphic novel ‘The Arrival.’ Cultural identity often plays a large role in our sense of self and allowing us to feel as though we belong.
The concept of belonging and acceptance derives from an individual’s desire to establish their own identity and relationships. Belonging reveals the idiosyncrasies of society where some adopt the status quo to establish a guise of belonging to secure social status. The notion of identity can be oppressed through the persecution of those who choose not to conform, whilst an individual’s personal integrity can override the repercussions of deviating from social expectations. The notion of identity can derive from belonging in a social sect empowering individuals. Through the use of intimidation and fear, individuals in Salem are forced to conform to the religious dogma in order to belong.
I've come up with an acronym on the concept of belonging - Pass Da Rice Paul Process driven: belonging is dynamic, ongoing and changing. One journeys towards the state of belonging. Alienation: when one does not belong to an entity i.e. feelings of isolation, loneliness and social awkwardness. Similarity: the features in common with the members of a group.
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.
‘We can choose to belong or not belong. To what extent do the experiences of individuals and their place in society influence their decisions about belonging?’ Belonging or not belonging is accomplished with the decisions made by individuals. The choices made by individuals can directly affect the extent in which a person belongs. This is clearly evident in Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible” and Tim Burton’s film ‘Edward Scissorhands’. Dialogue throughout Edward Scissorhands demonstrates the effects of not belonging can have.
Explore how and individual’s perception of belonging can develop or diminish relationships. The enhancement or loss of relationships with others can be determined by the perceptions an individual has in regards to their sense of belonging. Developing relationships enable growth, value and a sense of community which enables one to gain a sense of identity and self-value. On the other hand, a relationship that diminishes can result in a sense of displacement and inferiority thus their perceptions of self-worth and belonging are questioned. Through Peter Skrzynecki’s Immigrant Chronicles with poems such as 10 Mary Street and Felix Skrzynecki and related text, the short film, Flight (Tropfest 2011), we gain a broad insight into how an individual’s
In terms of politics, obligations are requirements that are to fulfill. These are generally in the form of legal obligations, which incur a penalty for lack of fulfillment, although certain people are obliged to carry out certain actions for other reasons as well, which can be due to tradition or social reasons. Obligations are generally granted in return for an increase in an individual’s rights or power. (Wikipedia, 2007) Relationships play a critical role when determining obligation. The relationships include friendship, employment, professionalism and citizenship.
Alfred Hitchcock’s 1956 crime film Rear Window exposes values of the 1950s American society through a plotline that explores voyeurism and gender roles. Michael Ondaatje’s postmodern crime novel Anil’s Ghost (1999) is a contemporary text with a strong anti-war message. Anil’s Ghost explores modern day crime on a large, international scale and investigates different ways of valuing
Lastly, Cultural Relativists often argue that it is mere arrogance for us to judge the conduct of other societies, and that we should adopt an attitude of tolerance toward the practices of other cultures. Although it may be a display of arrogance to judge the conduct of other societies, it is sometimes necessary to do so and convey disagreement when the situation arises. Given these revised interpretations of the 5 claims commonly made by Cultural Relativists, individuals and cultures ought to be guided by a revised philosophy known as Centralized Cultural Relativism, where societies may have different moral codes, but they all inherit certain properties from a parent code, which is influenced by factors including human biology, physiology, and what is necessary for a society to