First of all, I was really SHOCKED to find a SCRIPTURE from the BIBLE in chapter 5. The tongue has the power of life and death. (Proverbs 18:21) This is extremely surprising and edgy considering this text is so "liberal". By liberal I mean it expresses some concepts that do not line up with Bible teachings. As well there are so many "Religious beliefs" in a classroom setting; I am surprised that they would use scripture specifically from the Bible. I appreciate that the text is very liberal in expressing different points of views concerning life and people. I question though, if the author considers this particular scripture to be a legitimate truth; and if so does the author agree with the entire bible?
Personally I don't think you can pick and choose whats true or not concerning the scriptures in the bible; I believe you have to accept it ALL or NOTHING. With that said I further respect the text for the balanced education/knowledge it provides. We often judge and condemn others if they do not meet specific expectations or rules. We are even asked in this class to form opinions, and analyze people, gender and sex. This text provides us with opportunity to be very educated and open minded concerning differences. BUT at the same time being knowledgeable and educated on different perspectives does not constitute those perceptions to be LEGITIMATE TRUTH in reference to the Bible. More or less it provides us with more choices to make. Choices that render good or bad consequences on a individual basis. Which brings me to my next point of using the "society card" a used up EXCUSE!!!
The text suggest that "Many men and women decide NOT to LIMIT themselves only to those qualities that society associates with one gender (Wood124). I think this is an AWESOME choice. At the end of the day we are all individuals. Yes we are molded and shaped by different perspective and norms, but there comes a point when you reach a certain age, and you really begin to think for yourself. I love what books, music, preachers, teachers, and media has to offer me. BUT I do not allow what they have to offer me to cause me to loose control, or loose my sense of self. I make choices I am happy with, or not happy with, but I am confident that my choices are my choice and not societies. While society may have contributed to my choice, society does not hold a gun to my head and make my choices.
We tackled Gendered Verbal Communication in Chapter five this week. Communication has evolved tremendously over the years, I am just thankful that we have a verbal communication that's understood. As we continue to evolve and grow, we will continue to make it better and work for everyone. I can't knock history and past communication styles, because I understand that it had to begin somewhere to get us where we are today. Communication like technology will always continue to improve and get better.
Ugh .. I love you. I also get so tired of people playing the "media" and "society" card. Ultimately, we all have choices. Regardless of what you believe in, there are always going to be pressures to influence you. The question is, what are you going to choose? To follow a religion is a choice, to follow mainstream media is a choice. There are consequences to everything we do, good and bad.
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