I'd say that my strongest paragraphs were my body paragraphs because they flowed a lot better than my introduction. I also feel like I knew what I wanted to talk about, and I did well on elaborating on the topics of each. However, I feel like they still need to be reviewed by a couple other people considering that I missed the group activity. Overall, I feel somewhat satisfied on my body paragraphs.
For the weakest paragraph I'd have to go with my introduction because it was just so unorganized. Considering that I only had 45-50 minutes in class to type of an essay I felt like I was under pressure, so I was not able to point out what I wanted to talk about exactly. So that kind of was a downfall for the opening of my essay. With that said, I will have at least two people revise my essay to get feedback so I can edit it.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Thesis Draft
Lessing's theory of solving her problem about group minds is extremely useful, because it can help shed light on how to contemplate certain tendencies such as: avoiding the issue, hoping it will go away and/or simply being ashamed, that get in the way of having our own individual opinions; with out letting our emotions be a burden.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Free-write on "Group Think" and "Group Minds"
The benefits of following the opinions and social "norms" of a majority group gives us a sense of temporary happiness, because we may feel like we fit in. However, what that only does is affect us in a negative way, in which we lose half or all of our consciousness. I believe once that happens we tend to keep giving in and finally reach a point where we become totally brainwashed.
Following my heart and having my own opinions brings my soul and mind ease. Although it might be hard sometimes because we go against certain authority such as: family, friends, culture, etc., staying true to yourself is always a good thing. I try avoid feeling that guilty feeling all over me by making choices that I want, not the choices that others want. I also feel empowered, smart and safe because I know I made a choice that is not going to come back and bite me in the butt.
The consequences of staying true to myself can be hatred, discrimination, isolation, and judgement. I mention all of the above because I have gone against these groups and I have noticed that they do these things. I actually think it is pretty sad because family and friends are suppose to be supportive, respect my decisions, and love me for who I am, but that obviously does not always happen. So with that said going against these groups can definitely make me or break me, but it will most likely make me.
Following my heart and having my own opinions brings my soul and mind ease. Although it might be hard sometimes because we go against certain authority such as: family, friends, culture, etc., staying true to yourself is always a good thing. I try avoid feeling that guilty feeling all over me by making choices that I want, not the choices that others want. I also feel empowered, smart and safe because I know I made a choice that is not going to come back and bite me in the butt.
The consequences of staying true to myself can be hatred, discrimination, isolation, and judgement. I mention all of the above because I have gone against these groups and I have noticed that they do these things. I actually think it is pretty sad because family and friends are suppose to be supportive, respect my decisions, and love me for who I am, but that obviously does not always happen. So with that said going against these groups can definitely make me or break me, but it will most likely make me.
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