Gender
1. How does your gender identification relate with that of the dominant
culture? The same or different? Is it problematic?
I personally feel that males are the dominant gender, for instance male
sports are commonly viewed than female sports and political offices tend to
be held by male figures. Yes to some point, as there is always the issue of
equality between gender. However, women do tend to think with there
emotions rather then working through dilemma’s rationally.
Culture/Ethnicity
1. Are you a member of the dominant culture? Is this an advantage or a
disadvantage?
Being part of the Western culture has helped me nurture skills I can and will
take all over the world. This evident among the general population in the
amount of income they have their life longevity and industries success their
respective countries have.
2. Are you bicultural? Do you consider this an advantage or
disadvantage? What is your preferred culture?
Race
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1. Are you a member of the dominant race? A marginal race? An
oppressed race?
Class
1. Into which economic class were you born? Are you in the same class
today?
2. Have you ever belonged to an “invisible” class (e.g. displaced,
chronically un- or underemployed, disabled, etc.)?
3. Has your education improved your class standing?
4. Is your class location an advantage or disadvantage?
Religion
1. Were you raised in a religious tradition? What did that tradition teach
you about the interpretation of the Bible?
2. Are you presently participating in a religious tradition? How does that
tradition make use of the Bible?
3. Are you a member of the dominant religious group? Of a religious
minority?
4. Is your religious location an advantage or disadvantage?
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help me prosper. Attributes that I have taken from the faith have made me
humble but yet challenging toward daily struggles. This tradition has taught
me that the bible is a message for mankind from God and that Jesus Christ is
a prominent father figure in the world. Yes I am part of the dominant
religious group, my location is an advantage as I get to meet a lot of new
people within the tradition.
I honestly believe that I have had an amazing life, and I am truly blessed by
the lord, and whatever I do in this world will never pay the debt I owe to God.
I have been extremely fortunate that thus far I have faced no major
traumatic experiences.