Selective Groups

In class, we did an activity that allows each individual to selective decide how they would label themselves based on their environment, community and family. Many students chose to label themselves with some kind of tie to family. I feel this has come to be the most important thing in today's society because family and moral support affects most people during their high school years. Most students feel proud and strong about their connections and relationships with other siblings or even parents. There were some students that chose to place the label of friends as their master label. These students seemed to be ones that spent most of their time hanging with friends and were somewhat distance from their families. I chose to place my master label as a brother. I feel good when I can say that my brother and my sister are my best friends and always there for me. Whenever I do something at home, I always decided to include my brother. This situation is present because we have created a strong bond between brothers and we both enjoy each others company. Also, when our family eats dinner, most of the time it is a sit-down dinner where everyone in he family is present and eating at one time.
I believe people in today's society need to take a step back and decide how they would label themselves and how people perceive them. This activity made me think of ways I connect with the outside world and where I stand within each group I represent.