Belonging is basic human instinct. We all seek to belong, be it physically, mentally or spiritually. By belonging we can enrich a community with our views and they in turn can help us mature through important lessons. It is only through belonging that we can break out of the shell of individualism and self-centeredness that both protects and isolates us. However, the human drive for belonging also has its pitfalls.
This is because I could find it difficult to accept other people values and beliefs. Understand the importance of feedback in improving own practice 2.1 Explain how people may react and respond to receiving constructive feedback Constructive
Belonging is a process or journey undertaken subconsciously by an individual to find a sense of connectedness and place within the world. Although people have an automatic desire to belong, there are often barriers, both physical and metaphorical, that can prevent one from belonging. This concept is central throughout Melina Marchetta’s, “Looking for Alibrandi,” Tim Winton’s, “Neighbours” and Gurinder Chadha’s, “Bend It like Beckham.” Just like the three texts, this visual representation will eventually demonstrate how the obstacles of belonging can be overcome over a period of time. Marchetta’s novel, Looking for Alibrandi, follows the personal story of a young, teenage, Italian, school girl living in a contemporary Australian society, Josephine.
BELONGING ESSAY Belonging is shaped by the attitudes and perceptions of the individual, as well as the norms and expectations of society. Although the road to understanding one’s identity, worth and connection can be a struggle, ultimately we all need to confront the nature of our belonging, as a result of our inherent and innate desire to feel connected with the world and its people. The challenges in coming to terms with one’s identity and belonging, and the necessity of this process, are explored in “Felix Skrzynecki”, “Post Card”, “A Place To Call Home” and “The Myth Of Belonging Masks Our Insecurity”. A comparison between a strong sense of belonging and confusion over one’s identity is made in Skrzynecki’s poem “Feliks Skrzynecki”. The metaphor “kept pace with the Joneses of his own mind’s making” shows how Feliks’ sense of identity is closely linked to his
We have to understand ourselves before we can truly belong. It is nearly impossible to feel a sense of belonging without understand oneself first as the knowledge of who you are determines where you feel you belong. Self assurance, acceptance and perception can arise from many different facets of life; family, culture, place and similar people, so in order for someone to start to feel a sense of belonging, it is essential that they connect with those aspects of their life first. In Peter Skrzynecki’s Immigrant Chronicle, he explores the difficulties of himself and other immigrants like himself in the poems ‘Migrant Hostel,’ ’10 Mary Street,’ and ‘Feliks Skzrynecki’ whilst trying to not only belong in a world where they were pre-determined to struggle to fit into based on their different culture but also understand who they truly are because of the struggle they endured. Ernest Hemingway’s ‘A Clean, Well-Lighted Place’ expresses the internal desire of having a place where you can be yourself and belong.
“When we begin to understand the forces that drive us to belong, we develop empathy for others and personal insight." Belonging is seen as a need that is greater than self-esteem and achievement according to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Therefore humans are driven by great forces that drive us to belonging which can be perplexing as we are faced with challenges that question our moral ways when we try to obtain objects, skills or status that will allow us to belonging. Texts such as Arthur Miller’s scandalous allegory ‘The Crucible,’ George Clooney’s debut directorial film ‘Good Night and Good Luck,’ and Tate Taylor’s heart-warming film ‘The Help’ give us an insight into the forces that drive individuals to these extreme lengths. Through the use of techniques such as emotive language, motifs, dialogue, story plot, characterisation and dressing of sets, the composers are able to give their personal insight of the forces and therefore are able to persuade the audience in given empathy to their characters.
However, they may cause obstacles through my course of study. Other things that differentiate me from others are the obstacles that I’ve overcome in the past and the ones that I’m currently experiencing. An example of these obstacles is bullying and most of all, procrastination. This testimony will give you the opportunity to have a better sense of who I am. Every individual has her own personal values in life that would be used as motivation to progress in life.
“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?
Belonging is defined as acceptance as a natural member or part which provides a secure relationship that therefore fulfils us as human beings. It can vary including belonging in cultures, religions, community, schools and relationships. The finest thing in the world is knowing how to belong to oneself. You have to belong to yourself before you belong to society. Belonging is a tricky concept, as you can argue that people who don’t want to belong actually "belong" to a group of people who don’t want to belong.
There are also some blind spots that I need to watch out for. I tend to set unrealistic goals and have too high of expectations for others, including myself. Personal ethics is something an individual believes to be morally right or wrong. It is important for someone to have a firm grasp on his or her personal ethics because that is what will lead them through life. If someone cannot recognize what they morally believe in, than they will go through life making