What is a label, by definition it is an adjective that helps you describe someone. Those labels gives the viewer insight in what the person that is being described may be like. These labels are socially constructed concepts that try define ones self. These labels are characterizing you into some sort of an identity that you have, which I believe to be wrong; as I believe people are more complex than that.
About two months ago I was looking for an apartment. While looking at apartments I came across this quite shabby high rise apartment building, with a lingering cigar smell, stained carpets, trashed floors, and much more which I won't go into detail. What really bothered me was that the sales person said it was "student housing" which I asked her what that ment. It means that by a social standing you should be accustom to living in a lower standard of living.
What really bothers me is that society tries to give you labels that make a poor judgment on trying to define you. I would like to remove labels and socially constructed concepts about people, however in this society it seems that trying to change the world is futile.
I will do what I will always do which is to give someone a chance. I will be that opening in a circle to give that new person a chance despite what their label may be and I will treat each person individually.
I've always disliked labels. But, it is funny :) I categorize myself as a "premed" and you have categorized yourself as a "hockey kid."
ReplyDeleteDifficult to escape these labels! Tricky things, aren't they?