Definition Essay: The Role Of Expectations In Our Society

Expectations. Expectations are everywhere, from the moment we wake up and believe today will be a good day, till we get home and think a nap will wash all the unwanted memories away. As humans, we set expectations for not only ourselves but for others as well. This may be intentional or unintentional, however, it is how we make judgments about the world around us. The judgments we make can alter the expectations in our minds for better or for worse.

Unfortunately, some individuals have stereotypical expectations, based on traits of that specific person and/or group. Whether that be race, physical appearance, or maybe even the shoes they are wearing, people are constantly being grouped along with expectations for that group. Race is a major category for organizing such expectations. Although each race may have positive or negative expectations, it is impossible to precisely predetermine one's behavior based on race. No one should have to be judged prematurely in a negative manner based on their racial background. However, this is seen frequently everywhere we go, and most people do it regardless of …show more content…
Being a child let me be whoever I wanted to be without having to think about any expectation defining who I am. I also was unaware of the value of education and paid no attention to it. My parents did not emphasize its importance, so I was left not caring about it. Instead of finding interest in classes, I put them to the side and focused solely on being a kid. After maturing throughout high school, I now am aware of these expectations and am fully aware of the importance of education. Not only do I understand the value of it, but also how driven you must be to do anything to obtain it. Although it was not until I was sixteen when realized my passion and discovered the grit I have to achieve goals, it is an essential part of my character that influences the decisions I make on a daily