Blog #3 - Cycle of Life

The term “other” or “others” can be referred to anything since there is no particular meaning and description in detail that serves as basis of information such as when you use the term “other cousins”, “other people” and many more. Most of the time, when the word “other” comes to my mind, as I realize what the term other really meant I seem to relate it more to a stranger. I consider people who do not understand my point of view as others.

I have been object of the domination and marginalization at some point since I am living in a country where there are rules and regulations that I have to follow. There are also programs that I have to participate. There are some things that is not really required but is recommended such as the voting process. In voting, you can resist if I want to since it will be your decision of not voting. You still have the rights to speak up your comments about the winner candidate since you are still part of the citizen of the country but of course you, at some point may realize that you do not have the right to speak since you have been given the opportunity to vote because there can be a difference if you voted. Being a student, I have encounter plenty of challenges and one of them is bullying. I was one of the bullies’ target since I was one of the quiet people in our classroom. I was also one of those people who will not fight back even if someone hit me because I believe in karma.

To be honest, I think everyone has dominated and marginalized others but in many different ways. I have dominated and marginalized others especially when it comes to my studies and my grades. As a part of a group, all of the members has his or her own task. Every task must be completed in order to make a good output. When one member of the group did not submit his or her own work, there will be a missing part. In this case, my trait to be a dominant person can come out. In my way, I am using my trait as a dominant person to reinforce other people to do their part and work. I also dominated and marginalized people when I know that I am right. It also work in my life since I want to be independent at some point. I dominate and marginalize my parents with the decisions  about me and my life since I know in myself that whatever my decision is, I have to be consistent with it  and that is what I really wanted.