On Tuesday in sociology, we talked about how every person is split up into groups or categories that define each and every person. This made me realize each person is very unique and every one has a "master" category that is a group they belong to that is the most important to them. Before sociology, I never would have thought to get to know every one in class and see how they define themselves and what is most important to them. It was cool to see all the groups that they came up with, it helped me get to know my classmates; something we never would do in any other class. Some people chose ethnicity, race family, jobs, religion, student, or friendship. Many of my classmates actually surprised me and it helped me get to know their values and what was most important to them.
Some of my personal categories were friends, family, clubs, and being a student at Stevenson High School. At first I chose being a student at Stevenson as being my master category that defines me the most. But then throughout the class period, I learned quickly that that wasn't true. There isn't just one group that is more important to me. I feel like each and every one of those groups define me as a person and who I am.
I agree with what you said about getting to know everyone, it was really interesting to see what category and role people held as the most important to them.
ReplyDeleteI find it interesting how you say that each and every group equally shape you as a person.
ReplyDeleteI agree that there are SO many groups we are each in that can shape us as an individual. Just shows how all of these groups are so important to us.
ReplyDeleteJenn- please don't use the school's name in your post.
ReplyDeleteCool post though! Glad it was eye opening!
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