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.