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    around them. Because differences in individuals is breeding ground for discrimination‚ which would easily make people to be isolated and bullied. Therefore‚ people would do anything to achieve the acceptances from the others not just for the sense of belonging but in order to protect themselves. Although we would sacrifice anything to achieve acceptance from others‚ we must be clear that change of appearance‚ languages or names does not mean being a fresh person. I have dyed my hair‚ but I’m still “me”

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    When an individual’s beliefs or values are contradicted by that of their society‚ they must make a choice as to whether belonging to themselves or to the group is more important. Miller explores the reactions of many characters to this dilemma‚ in particular Reverend Hale. Initially Hale is strongly respected and connected to the town‚ being described as “an expert”. He uses the metaphor of “Theology sir‚ is a fortress; no crack in a fortress can be accounted small”‚ to indicate his strong belief

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    into a new culture will not allow two cultures to live with one another. This stance was clearly built up in Lahiri’s depiction In Interpreter of Maladies a couple is navigating between the Indian traditions they’ve inherited and the baffling new world in which they grew up in.   The Dases hire an old-fashioned Indian guide‚ Mr. Kapasi‚ to drive them out to the Sun Temple in Konarak‚ India.   Mr. Kapasi‚ conversant I nine languages‚ informs the family that he also works as an interpreter for a doctor

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    are. As individuals gain understanding the connection that they may hold with people or places change‚ this in turn affects their identity and how they relate with other people. As people gain a sense of understanding their feelings of belonging change. Belonging is a vital concept for human interaction and allows people to feel they fit in with groups such as family and friends. This concept is explored within the three texts‚ “Romulus My Father” (1998) a memoir written by Raimond Gaita about

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    feelings through a system of arbitrary signals such as voice sounds‚ gestures and written symbols. Following with its definition shows that it can be the significant feature for every individuals as human beings to determine identity and sense of belonging. So from using the ability of language to communicate with others is one of the elements which allows us the develop our own unique sense of self. We learn about ourself as we interact with others. As we share our experiences and listen to the others’

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    of human beings. Our sense of self is found through where we belong and don’t belong in the immediate world and wider society. Family has a huge impact on one’s life. To a great extent‚ we inherited the way we behave‚ the way we think and the way we talk from our parents. They brought me to this world and rise me up to what I am today. My mum was a music teacher‚ so even before I came to this world‚ I already listen ed tons of music in my mom’s tummy. And I believe that how my mom gets me into the

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    BELONGING / ALIENATION - Two sides of the same coin (duality) Some conceptual dimensions; • choice vs circumstance • change / transition • identity • values • contextual influences Drama 7 mins Exciting • the day i got washed out to sea • getting hit by a car • scoring 12 goals in one football match 7 mins Boring • brushing my teeth every morning • getting locked out after school • looking for food 7 mins Unknown • legs falling asleep while getting a blow job • using

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    When asked about yourself‚ you may well describe yourself in terms of your work and family relationship. Although we defined ourselves by our membership of groups‚ we also define ourselves by comparison and contrast with others. I cannot imagine the world without my family they mean everything to me I don’t want to lose them I love them too much. I am very grateful to have them as a family. Our family are the first group to which we belong to‚ the family has more influence than any other group on

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    Who I am as cultural being? Culturally‚ I identify myself as Hungarian/American Christian. I am also a first-generation American. It is essential to identify this‚ it relates to my sense of belonging‚ self-perception and ethnicity. All of witch shaped the person I am today. However‚ at some point in time‚ my cultural being has presented confusion for some people‚ (including myself ) as I was born in Romania into Hungarian family‚ raised in Transylvania in a White/Hungarian community. As a result

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