A Bank of Belonging Thesis Ideas

*Belonging is complex and problematic. Attempting to be part of a new group or

entering into a new environment can be daunting. An individual who
challenges a group can face fear and isolation, but it can also be restorative
and enrich the individual and the group.
* Not belonging or rebelling against a societys values can be illuminating and
transformative. Despite the dangers and conflict involved in this process,
individuals can be responsible for breaking down outmoded views and
values.
*Belonging to a community can place great pressure on an individual and
compel them to do things they normally wouldnt do. They can be the
possession of a community that requires them to adhere to a strict moral
code that devalues them as human beings.
*Belonging to a group that respects the identity and talents of the individual
is empowering and enhances the group as a whole. It creates a dynamic
process of positive interaction and is a cause for celebration. This can only be
achieved through hard work and continuous re-evaluation of values.
* In the process of belonging to oneself, an individual may consequently find
themself isolated from their society.
My Text has shaped my perceptions of an individuals choice to belong to an honest
sense of morality in face of opposition and corrupt authority.
The idea that a rigid belief in personal ideologies can lead to a sense of belonging to
self, is one that has shaped my understanding of the importance of values and
identity to a sense of belonging.
Overcoming physical or psychological barriers can enhance an individuals sense of
belonging...
Belonging to a nation, culture or racial identity may be complex and emotionally
challenging...
An individuals desire to belong may result in a shift of personal, moral or ethical
values....
Belonging to a society is often fraught with cultural barriers..
Private belonging is often more important than public belonging..
Forced belonging may alienate individuals in a society
In order to belong in a society, an individual may be forced to navigate economic or
material barriers....

Power and authority influence the collective belonging of individuals within a

society......
An individual who does not belong in wider society may find a more fulfilling sense
of belonging to a relationship....
Belonging to a common ideology or dominant social group can require the individual
to lose their sense of autonomy and individualism
External forces can quickly alter the beliefs of a society, and an individual must
change their own beliefs in order to retain a sense of group belonging.
An understanding of the conventions of society can nourish societal belonging.
An understanding of ones identity and morals can reinforce individuality and thus
nourish ones belonging to self
The demands of a community foster the necessity to understand the dominant
culture, traditions and religion to nourish a sense of belonging.
individuals may need to belong to a relationship to achieve an emotional
understanding of their worth in society.
Belonging to self is derived from an understanding of passions, values and ideologies,
critical identity-shaping characteristics
The understanding of power allows people to belong to a community.
The basic human need to belong and be accepted to a society can cloud our
judgments and direct our actions.
Our search for who we are is fuelled by a need to find a place in the world where we
belong
When belonging is enforced, conforming can result in the loss of ones personal
identity
Ones choice not to belong in a community can often reflect their lack of private
belonging in a family or relationship.
An extreme moral idea can often unify a community, while alienating individuals
who previously belonged, regardless of whether or not they are given a choice.
My perception of belonging has been influenced by the extent to which conformity
involves sacrifice of ones sense of belonging to self
Through understanding the religious and cultural customs of society the sense of
belonging....

Confidence and understanding of ones values and beliefs contributes to personal

belonging.
An individuals upbringing creates a powerful formative influence over the creation
of a sense of belonging
Physical security nurtures notions of belonging.
Genuine relationships anchor individuals in identity, worth and connection.
The rules of society have bearing on an individuals potential to belong.
Belonging is an inherent human condition in which we strive for acceptance and
security through others.
A sense of belonging is vital for our survival and existence, as belonging reinforces
our self-confidence and protects us from rejection.
People group together to protect themselves from oppression and ostracision but in
doing so, others are effectively rejected and alienated.
To belong or not belong can be based on the perception of self or of others.
People belong if they have similar interests, values, heritage, place, points of view,
socio-economic status and culture.
Belonging is a complex process, it is a concept that is not felt strongly or sustained
unless the many elements that create the initial sense of connection with people,
places, communities and the world, work collectively.
Humans have a common desire to belong.
Often the actions of others to include an individual are necessary in establishing a
sense of belonging.
At the heart of belonging, there is a tension between the need to belong and the need
to assert our individuality.
Its a life long lesson on how to belong, but still remain unique.
A motive to belong is the need for strong, stable relationships with other people.
. Significant moments that bring individuals together either through adversity or
shared experiences are also a part of the process of belonging.
Shared ideals and cultural experiences are often the motive to help forge a strong
sense of belonging.
Perceptions and ideas of belonging, or of not belonging, vary. These perceptions are
shaped by people, places, communities and the world .
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Ultimately the actions of others are essential catalysts for an individual to belong.
Belonging is ironically achieved when an individual is challenged within
communities and groups and forced onto a path of self-realisation and discovery.
Belonging is a fundamental component of the human psyche that provides the
individual with a sense of purpose, direction and identity.
An individuals perception of belonging is defined by the connections they form with
the broader world and the interpretation of these connections based on their
contextual influences.
Humans innately strive for a sense of belonging achieved through connection
however the inverse, alineation, results from an inability or unwillingness to
maintain bonds with people, things or places.
The reaction to alienation and belonging vary; some individuals define themselves by
alienation, conflicting connections can cause confusion and a blurred sense of self
identity.
A sense of belonging is a fundamental component of the human psyche, it is through
our relationship with the world that we develop a unique sense of self identity.
Contextual influences on the individual will impact on the way they perceive
alienation and acceptance, thereby developing a notion of identity based on
experiences of belonging.
Belonging to a physical environment may provide one with a unique sense of ....
Physical security fosters a sense of belonging.
An individual's value and worth are founded in relationships with others.
Social environments influence our perceptions of belonging.
Social expectations can positively or negatively impact on a person's ability to
belong.