Importance Of Social Location

With millions of people in the world, it is important to understand that not one is the same. We all come from different backgrounds and we have different experiences under our belts, and with that comes the importance of social location. Social Location determines what type of person you are, what groups you fit into, and how intersectionality theory affects you either in a positive and or a negative fashion. My social location is unique because of my experiences with mental health. It is important to understand that there is a strong disadvantage with a mental health diagnosis not only because life for that individual is much more difficult, but because of the stigmas that exist around mental health from the healthy population. Mental health …show more content…
Intersectionality theory leads me to believe that I am privileged because of my families financial status, however I am unprivileged because at times, I have had no home to call mine and no bed to sleep in.
Being a university student I am privileged. I can further my potential and create a better world for myself. I am lucky to live in Canada where education is a priority for its people even though it is very expansive. This puts me at a disadvantage because financially, it is something that I can not afford. This has affected my social location because I am better off with the credentials I am earning. Education makes you a better person but my debt is a very negative outcome which in turn affects the levels of anxiety I experience from university.
Once I was diagnosed with anxiety, I was able to find methods to cope, and began to work on myself. I have been prescribed medication for emergencies and now I am can step out of my comfort zone, this has affected how I see myself now, and the person that I am capable of being. This was a positive change to my social …show more content…
Years of abuse built up with people telling me that it didn’t happen. Many people believe I come from privilege because I am a lower-middle-class Caucasian, however I see none of the money and there is no privilege behind closed doors. This has affected how I see myself. I felt as though I was, a burden, a mistake, and an overall bad person whom did not want to be in this world and took destructive measures to see that happen becoming suicidal. While in the hospital after an attempt it taught my just how important life is. This caused a massive shift in my social location because it made me into the person I am today and experienced the fear of