Writing this exercise was quite challenging, it proved yet again that sometimes the simplest task can sometime be the hardest. The process was interesting and the layout from the text book helped. However, there were times the answer I gave to a question was more suit for the next question. I had to really think about what the question demanded of me and sometimes even rethink to question to pin-point exactly what the question was asking. The exercise made me feel a little expose. Sometimes it feels like I am writing a tell-all book, especially the part where I had to write about discriminating against someone. I wouldn't really say the exercise has really helped or hindered my relationship with anyone. Nothing has changed between the time I started the assignment and now, however the entire assignment gave me some time to think about my how my identities contribute to my global citizen identity.It has helped me to see myself and other as a global citizens and a more visual understanding of my role. I have always had respect for myself and others but this assignment has helped me to realize more how the different pieces of our identity could help or hinder us. When I read over my blog, I was especially proud of the “Judging other…” section. I am glad to know that even after I had wrongfully judged someone, I was able to look beyond my bias and saw him for the wonderful person he truly is. I am proud to know that able to make the right choice by breaking away of my society's ridiculing homosexual. However, since I am asked which section I like the most, I think it is fair that I mention I didn't not like the “How I am viewed by others…” section. I understand that people may take one look at me and form their own conclusion without knowing who I am as a person, but the bottom line I really don’t care if some one sees me as a “black girl”. That is exactly what I am and everyone can see that however that does not limit my potential to achieve anything but I also understand that people may judge me based one someone else who fits the description of a "black girl"... I still do not like it. The area that I would have changed would be the “Putting the pieces together” section. I thought that was more for people in junior high not even high school. I even complained to my parents about it but after finishing the blog I realized that it contributed overall to the assignment, so in the end I don’t believe I would change anything.
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