Insider/Outsider Debate

When thinking about the insider/outsider debate I must say that I am at this point a bit impartial about where exactly I stand. I would have to say that I am sitting a little on both sides of the fence. As far as the insider view, I do believe that it is very important to write about what it is you feel you truely are a part of and affected by. I think it is very beneficial to have an inside perspective when talking about certain issues. I think that gives your readers a better view of the issue at stake as well as a more knowledgeable approach when discussing the issue. I think it also gives the readers a better view of who the actual author is. You can not only get to know their stance, but also their background. This does however then bring me to my outsider view. As an outsider viewing an insiders perspective you may come to more conclusions or gain understanding of other sterotypes that one would not have previously been aware of. More of ones personal beliefs may be incorporated into the writing than that of an outsiders perspective. It is however important to keep in mind the author being an outsider as an acceptable approach as well. Outsiders have less internal information and experience so this will force them to do more research and gain a more educational approach. Being an outsider to an issue of diversity can also prove to be a very educational experience for the author themselves. It gives them a whole new perspective which also then invites readers to gain a new perspective as well. So, on the whole I would say that it is very beneficial to be both an outsider or and insider when it comes to diversity. I believe that both stances prove to be very important and both sides have something different and exciting to offer. I look forward to diving even deeper into this debate and seeing what other peers have as their view points.

Intro

Hello, my name is Krystina and I am currently a senior at Michigan State majoring in Child Development with a specialization in Language Arts. I enjoy working with children at all times and cannot wait to get a classroom of my own!! I moslty enjoy working with the younger children, but have a love for all children of all ages. I have worked many jobs involving children and have also volunteered many hours as well. As far as the class goes, I am looking forward to enhancing my knowledge about all different types of diverse literature. I also look forward to observing and gaining other classmates view points about diversity to better my own knowledge. I look forward to an exciting semester full of new view points.