Jason said in an interview on Tuesday, “I want to do
something that would make a statement, even if I wasn’t really open yet.”
“For months now, Collins had planned to come out publically;
he had been filled with fear and was worried about the negative reaction that
would come from being in the spotlight.” – New York Times.
This article relates to identity and belonging by showing the importance of knowing who you truly are and being honest with yourself and allowing others to come to terms with it.
Jason explains in an interview that he’s "happy with being black and gay and that he’s happy with being different and is hoping to be a role model for others".
This article relates to identity and belonging by showing the importance of knowing who you truly are and being honest with yourself and allowing others to come to terms with it.
Jason explains in an interview that he’s "happy with being black and gay and that he’s happy with being different and is hoping to be a role model for others".
Jason has been over whelmed with the support that he has recieved from NBA fans and the very people he thought would be against him.
We, as 10B, are learning about identity and belonging, Jason Collins demonstrates the importance of knowing your identity and being true with yourself.
By Natalie and Cathrine from 10B
Hi 10B students,
ReplyDeleteHave you considered the ways that different factors (race, gender, sexuality, family) might impact on your identity in different ways? Which factors do you think are the most important in forming your identity?
Ms Chomiak.
Hello Ms Chomiak,
DeleteYes in class we have considered the factors [race, gender, sexuality, family] and we decided that they do impact on our identity significantly. There are many different ways people deal with race, gender, sexuality and family issues. Some people may be accepting or others may be close minded. We, as 10B, couldn't choose one specific factor that was more significant than others in forming our identity. We believe that all of these factors are equally important when it comes to building ones sense of self and identity.
Thank you for reading and replying to our new and upcoming blog.
From Catherine and Natalie of 10B.
Hi Natalie & Catherine and 10B, One of the things i really like about Lalor SC is the fact that we have a group of students who come from over 40 different nationalities and we, on the whole, get on with what we're supposed to do. The differences between us at Lalor - gender, race, beliefs and sexual preferences don't seem to be the issue we see often in the media. What do you think? It takes a lot of courage sometimes to go through every day being different, so it's good to know that 10B are approaching the issue of identity with understanding.
ReplyDeleteS.Sena
Thank you Ms Sena for your response, we think that race, gender, beliefs and sexual preferences are not a issue at Lalor. It does take a lot of courage to be different, but the brilliant thing about Lalor is that its more accepting so its okay to be yourself.
DeleteJermaine and Monica of 10B
Hi Guys,
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting that he is at the end of his career and he has not felt comfortable enough to make this essential element of who he is public. On the other hand a number of NFL players are about to 'come out'.
It is sad that for some, this essential element of our identity has to remain hidden.
D. Radford
Hi again 10B,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your response to my question. All those factors (gender, race, sexuality, family and more) are important in determining someone's identity and you could argue they are equally important. But what about the following statement... do you agree, disagree or partially agree? And why? 'Each person has different identities for different relationships and situations'. What do you think? By the way, this was the 2012 VCAA English Examination prompt that year 12 students had to use last year.