HomeGirls
I found that the story "Homegirls" with Joshunda and Monique you don't notice a gap where social class is the issue, they actually don't differ that much. Yes, Joshunda comes from a family home, with a bit more of a family structure however; both girls don't have the presence of a male figure. Yes, Joshunda dresses nicely, but with her mom working a steadier job she’s able to afford a little nicer of clothing. Both girls live in similar living environments. Joshunda was better able to identify with Monique after she realized that she had similar circumstances as her. They foundation of their friend was ultimately based on similarities and not differences. I think social challenges are difficult if we allow for them to be. I think Monique wanted to be friends with Joshunda and realized that she was a girl in need, but more importantly that she was a good-hearted person.
The idea that money makes you greater than anyone is absolutely ridiculous because all it does is provide easier access to material possessions. Individuals need to focus on peoples’ characters and what lies within them. I think that “social class” was created by and for people who think of themselves as being better than others; and those who have access to privilege should not use that to differentiate themselves from those who aren’t as fortunate. I believe that we were all created to be kind, honest and tolerable. These traits shape us to be the people we are and sometimes circumstances lead us to meet people that are different who make it possible for us to realize what’s important in life. Social class is not one of those things. If anything that’s something that keeps communities and society segregated from one other and segregation fuels hate, and we all know where hate and a corrupt society leads.
The idea that money makes you greater than anyone is absolutely ridiculous because all it does is provide easier access to material possessions. Individuals need to focus on peoples’ characters and what lies within them. I think that “social class” was created by and for people who think of themselves as being better than others; and those who have access to privilege should not use that to differentiate themselves from those who aren’t as fortunate. I believe that we were all created to be kind, honest and tolerable. These traits shape us to be the people we are and sometimes circumstances lead us to meet people that are different who make it possible for us to realize what’s important in life. Social class is not one of those things. If anything that’s something that keeps communities and society segregated from one other and segregation fuels hate, and we all know where hate and a corrupt society leads.