To me belonging is a sense of enlightenment felt when an individual gains an understanding of themselves in relation to others and the wider world. To actually feel as if we belong, we must first accept ourselves and be accepted by others. A real sense of belonging can be determined by self-acceptance and acceptance by a group. However, when difficult situations are experienced, an individual may gain a sense of belonging through self-acceptance alone. This is clearly represented in the novel, ‘The Passage’, written by Justin Cronin, the poem, ‘St. Patricks College’, composed by Peter Skrzynecki and the film, ‘The Perks Of Being A Wallflower’ directed by Stephen Chbosky. These three texts clearly reflect how one would belong through self-acceptance.…
“Belonging is a means of discovering your place in the world. Once you are accepted, there is a continuous process of learning and understanding. Sometimes we even learn that we in fact do not belong.”…
Belonging is feeling a sense of acceptance, familiarity and unity, whether it is in a group of friends, family or within the community; however, barriers to belonging can exist.…
Belonging in some instances cannot be beneficial for ones wellbeing. Negative consequences may arise from the way in which one develops belonging. Barriers to belonging can be imposed or voluntarily constructed, and allowing one to distort the barriers can affect the way one belongs to people, places, groups or the larger world.…
Belonging is being part of something r having a common interest or relation between a group. Belonging can be either positive or negative, when you belong to a group you have a sense of security and being in a connection with other group members, when you are not connected you fill misfit and always in fear. This is shown in the documentary bowling for columbine by Michael Moore that shows American society and how different people react when they belong or not belong and what do they do to solve it.…
Belonging is not an easily identified term. It is an inherent human condition in which we strive to feel an unconditional bond of security, and is essential in confirming our identity and place in the world. This connection can be acheived through a reciprocated understanding between people, their identity and their surroundings, in which the seed of understanding, nourishes a sense of belonging to grow.…
Belonging is the process of identification that recognizes the relationship between individuals and the society. It expands over time and is inconsistent, depending on the social and cultural contexts. This process can reveal our identities by challenging our morals. This can create tension between our need to fit in and our aspirations of individuality to establish the significance of inner self. The concept of belonging isn’t just the perception of identity, but the connections they create with broader communities. Belonging accommodates for shifting attitudes and enlightens new experiences with people and places hence a constantly evolving relationship between ourselves and the world.…
Good morning and thankyou for having me. Belonging is the ability to feel acceptance and understanding within personal, cultural, historical and social environments. The concept of belonging differs between individuals as their perceptions of belonging are influenced by their differing background, understanding and belief, which can be. The main thesis featured in my visual representation is ‘when two worlds collide’ and this is a common theme created within my chosen texts Romulus My Father, Rabbit Proof Fence and Kevin Rudd sorry speech.…
Belonging can be defined as the process of the association with the human race as socially active characters. It is part of the human condition which represents the need for security, safety and acceptance. An aspect of belonging such as isolation can be associated with the concept of belonging, as not belonging is a reciprocal process of belonging. Belonging allows for the authentication of characters through the formation of identity and connections.…
Belonging can be recognise as an examination of self and what it means to be human. We are somewhat applied to rules, conditions and limitations that cause discretion for one, that work to shape, or sometimes disguise our identity. Belonging is not a cognitive concept but an emotive one. We can only truly feel that we belong. Selective foundations such as similarity’s, culture, values, attitudes and ethics can be noted as element to belong. But in doing so, we have to emotionally feel that we do belong, if not we would be seen as outsiders, such as a 4 leaf clover in a field of daisies.…
Belonging is a natural human instinct of how we define ourselves in the world we are living in. Our belonging to or connections with people, places and groups enable us to develop an unique characteristics in our personalities. Our perception of belonging is influenced by the personal, cultural, historical and social context of our surroundings. Identity, community, society’s attitude, relationships and culture are aspects of belonging that contribute to broaden or deepen our sense of Belonging or Not Belonging. The sense of not belonging felt by individual can be evolved to become a sense of belonging by factors of the aspects of belonging through experiencing physical or inner journey and vice versa.…
For me belonging is being accepted, respected and capable to adjust because of a connection strong enough that it is unbreakable. To achieve a sense of belonging you need a balance between knowing yourself (identity), understanding you cultural heritage and being able to connect with family. Belonging is where your heart wants to be.…
Belonging presupposes inclusion and an acceptance of self, satisfying a yearning to be something larger than ourselves. The subjective nature of belonging, however, suggest it is often far more ambiguous and complex.…
Sometimes we can lose loved ones when we find our sense of identity and belonging.…
‘Belonging doesn’t just happen; it involves many factors and experiences in order to feel that you truly belong’.…