Before taking Global Crossings, borders were never something that I was interested in or was even concerned about. I would describe myself as being very close minded because of the limited knowledge and my lack of energy to actually gain knowledge on borders. I am proud that I did choose this course to be in because it is allowing me to think critically and efficiently, something that I have never done before. Enrolling in this course expanded my outlook on many different situations such as immigration, child labour, and identity.
One discussion that stood out to me was the discussion about intersectionality. Intersectionality would be defined as a framework for describing a person or social problem that provides fuller and more complex understandings …show more content…
Along with intersectionality, the discussion about Third Culture Kids, and child labour stood out to me. Third Culture Kids are kids who have lived by a different culture than their parents and have experienced different cultures and lifestyles throughout their lifetime. There were many people who had come from mixed cultures and also there were many who had lived in more than one country their whole life. The problem was that they never knew how to present themselves since they carried so many backgrounds with them. They didn 't know how to answer the question “where are you from?” and they certainly had a problem identifying their “home”. I felt that I would be proud to say that I shared cultures or even that I’ve lived all over the world. Sometimes I wonder how it would be if I was a child who could say I lived in Paris, Ohio, Chicago, and maybe even Mexico. On the other hand I do understand how actually living like this can create a social barrier. Every time a child has to relocate they have to learn new traditions, meet new friends, and maybe eat different foods. There are many advantages and disadvantages to being a Third Country Kid. I never knew what it would feel like to know that I don 't have a home because I’ve lived in so many different places, but now I understand because of the discussions and videos we engage in, in
One discussion that stood out to me was the discussion about intersectionality. Intersectionality would be defined as a framework for describing a person or social problem that provides fuller and more complex understandings …show more content…
Along with intersectionality, the discussion about Third Culture Kids, and child labour stood out to me. Third Culture Kids are kids who have lived by a different culture than their parents and have experienced different cultures and lifestyles throughout their lifetime. There were many people who had come from mixed cultures and also there were many who had lived in more than one country their whole life. The problem was that they never knew how to present themselves since they carried so many backgrounds with them. They didn 't know how to answer the question “where are you from?” and they certainly had a problem identifying their “home”. I felt that I would be proud to say that I shared cultures or even that I’ve lived all over the world. Sometimes I wonder how it would be if I was a child who could say I lived in Paris, Ohio, Chicago, and maybe even Mexico. On the other hand I do understand how actually living like this can create a social barrier. Every time a child has to relocate they have to learn new traditions, meet new friends, and maybe eat different foods. There are many advantages and disadvantages to being a Third Country Kid. I never knew what it would feel like to know that I don 't have a home because I’ve lived in so many different places, but now I understand because of the discussions and videos we engage in, in