Reflection Week 8

I was not in class on Tuesday to take part in the activities. One activity that was played was Cultural Monopoly, I personally think that this is a cool twist on a classic game, a game in which the whole goal is to monopolize the game board. In the original game everyone has money and has equal opportunity. What I like behind the concept of Cultural Monopoly is that its real life and each person takes on the persona of an actual being that is part of society in the world we live in today. That is a great game to get each participant to understand or experience some of what people go through. Social class is something that we all believe in and its something that society has said was important and determines how we live as individuals. Personally I have met some of the happiest poor people and saddest rich people. I refuse to defined by my circumstances but it is more than likely to happen because of the world we live in.
Sexual orientation is a bit of a taboo subject. Many don't feel comfortable talking about this subject or they feel they know all about it. In our society many people do not accept gay people because they are "different". Sexual orientation in my opinion gets way too much attention, who I am attracted to should not determine whether or what job get, how I am treated and in extreme cases whether or not I live or die. I have been friends with gay individuals and they are not any different from me or you just who they are attracted to. They are some of the coolest people you will meet. My mother told me this all the time growing up even though she doesn't believe in that, she one of those people who say God made Adam and Eve but not Adam and Steve. I still love my mother because she taught me to have my own opinion and to think for myself. I don't believe you should be discriminated for any reason, let only because you are homosexual. Also don't get me started with professional sports the hype and attention this gets is incredible. I just wonder why we can't just live our own lives and worry about ourselves instead of being in other peoples business. My mother always told me don't worry about nobody else especially if your own backyard aint clean!