Thursday, January 7, 2010

Who Am I?

Who Am I? I'm still the same person that was writing about this only 16 weeks ago. I'm still the same outgoing, nervous, and sensitive person that I was a couple months ago. Have I changed? Of course I have changed! People change everyday whether we know it our not. Taking Sociology has changed the way I look on life, and the things that truly matter. It has made me think differently on life, and not to be as judgmental. It has made me look at the world differently. Before taking this class, I would judge others that look differently then me. I now ask myself why I even did this. I'm kind of embarrassed of the questions that I have asked myself because they are so judgmental. Going to the city I would always be very timid and nervous about the homeless on the street. I would usually either look away and make sure all my belongings were close to me. Now, going to the city I literally feel like a different person. I like to explore those that are less fortunate than me, and not look down upon them. I think that one of the most significant piece of information that I have learned in Sociology was when Sal told us that americans always look up at the upper class, and never take a step back, realize what we have, and look down on the less fortunate. For some reason that has stuck into my head. After hearing that, I sort of felt a little bit guilty. I have finally realized how lucky I am because i am cherished with a lot of belongings that other people are not. Taking sociology has made me a better person. It has made me broaden my mind with different races, wish has made me know more about ethnic cultures. Whenever i see someone that looks different, I now have different views on them than i would before taking this class. Sociology has taught me how great america is, and how much work america needs get done.