September 12, 2016 - 14:43
A part of the essay that really stood out to me was the story of Nkechi and the villager that she was assigned to. The instance where Nkechi walked away was viewed as a lost opportunity for she was unable to create a connection that she had gone there to create. In contrast, it was also an instance of someone acknowledging their uncomfortableness with a subject and choosing to walk away. There always seems to be a gray area between trying to form new connections between different identities and protecting the integrity of one’s own identity. This story in particular really touches upon that difficult interaction. People always value their own identities and values over others’. This makes it extremely difficult for people to relate to each other when confronted with the possibility of discrimination or prejudice. This essay definitely was an exemplary example of the issues that seem to be prevalent within the realm of today’s society and the social justice world.