Assignment #2

This assignment was a little confusing to me. I really didn’t understand what taking these surveys would prove. I know a lot of myself and where I stand with most of these situations and opinions. The mind body and spirit survey asked questions about what I thought about the different theories of the human ego. Some of the questions were very hard to understand at first, but with deeper reading the meanings were much more understandable. It went through many of the theories we have talked about in class. It basically focused on the theories of Freud and his ego, superego teachings. By looking at my results, you can tell that I really didn’t agree much when it stated that the human feelings and emotions are only chemical reactions and imbalances in our bodies. I don’t agree with that what so ever. I am more of a believer that emotions and behaviors are dealt with differently because of personality differences.
One of the surveys that I enjoyed taking was on the Core beliefs. It asked statements about what I learned from my parents. It gave me two different statements and I had to choose which one fit better with my parents’ teachings. When reviewing my results, I like the fact that my parents gave me the freedom to feel. They taught me that expressing my emotions was the best way I could live. They also taught me how to respect everyone, no matter who they were or what they do. They taught me to think and to create, not only by what they have instilled in me but what I came up with on my own. My mother and father also taught me never to be afraid of knowledge. I should never hide my intelligence or dumb myself down for anyone. No proper situation would call for such a matter. I should be ashamed of who I am. I was raised, above all else, to be something. They did everything they could to give me all the opportunities I needed to succeed. This survey was very eye opening. I think everyone should take this survey and really analyze the statements shown. Before I took this survey, I didn’t give my parents enough credit for the way I turned out to be. Not only did they give me the proper starting tools but they gave me the push I needed.
The survey about men was very eye opening. It was interesting to see how some women actually think about men and their position in society. Some of the statements showed were a little over dramatized, but some of them had a hint of truth. If you look at the answers to me survey you will see that I do think men sometimes think they deserve everything just because they are male. Even though most women won’t admit the truth, I am not afraid to point out my opinions. I do believe that men are more about wanting success and power than women are. Men value position and competiveness. Women are more into the emotion and feeling when it comes to most situations. It may seem that I am a sexiest toward the attitudes and beliefs of men, but I am nothing of the sort. This, like in many other cases, does not mean that ALL men are like this. I just think the majority of men I know are like this. To be clear, my opinions have nothing to do with men I do not know or have some sort of understanding for.
When doing the survey about women, I wasn’t in complete shock when I saw most of the questions had to do with emotions, feelings, and a women’s position. It was similar to the survey about men, but it asked more about what a woman is in tune with. I do believe that women are more emotional creatures when compared to men. Most women will not act without analyzing who will benefit and who will get hurt by her decision. Like in every circumstance, there are exceptions this belief. I’m not saying it’s impossible to find a woman who is not controlled by her emotions in that sense. I do think that both men and women make similar efforts when it comes to being successful. How this achievement is done, that is where the difference lies.
The Race survey was a little hard for me to cope with. It is incredible that some people actually think that there is a superior race. This just goes to show you how educated some claim to be. If they were truly educated, they would know that there is only one true race on the face of this earth; and that is the human race. Some of these statements were hard to believe. There were some stupid justifications that people actually agree with. I was shocked, utterly shocked, that human beings could be so judgmental about something they don’t know anything about. There is no such thing as a yellow race or a red race. Peoples skin colors and facial properties do don’t define there personalities, actions or race for that matter. No “race” is unfit for certain situations. Nowhere in any science does it claim that dark skinned men are better at sports, while light skinned men are better in school. These justifications are totally untrue. I think everyone should take the time to really read the survey. If you read it with enough time and understanding, you will see how absurd that way of thinking really is.
The sex and gender survey was sort of like the men and women’s belief survey. I think this survey asked the questions in a more comparative mode. It dealt with things such as gender identity and sexuality and also sexual orientation. By looking at my results you can see that I am very liberal when it comes to sexual orientation. I myself am not a homosexual, but I believe that everyone is entitled to the right to love whom they choose. Why shouldn’t gays be allowed to marry or adopt? There is no evidence that proves they are unfit to be married or take care of children. Most of the times, they are better parents than straight ones. I think it is ok to show the world who you are. Hiding your true sexual identity will only hurt you in the long run. No one should be ashamed of being different. I also believe that gays will not be condemned to hell. Nowhere in the bible does it say that homosexuals will be persecuted. From being a practicing catholic myself, I know that my God is a loving and forgiving God. He loves his children no matter what they do or what they look like. He loves everyone in an equal matter. To bring religious excuses into that argument is just a false justification.

Finally, I took the survey that outlined my political typography. I have taken this particular survey in another class. I came to find that my results have not changed at all. My result said that I am a Liberal. This wasn’t shocking to me whatsoever. Liberals represent 17 percent of the American public, and 19 percent of registered voters. The results stated that liberals have the strongest preference for diplomacy over use of military force. We are Pro-choice, supportive of gay marriage and strongly favor environmental protection. Liberals have a low participation in religious activities. We are also the most sympathetic of any group to immigrants as well as labor unions, and most opposed to the anti-terrorism Patriot Act. This basically defines where I stand today. This clearly defines what I believe in. I am very open to others and what they feel needs to be corrected in this government.
In conclusion, the surveys were not only supposed to let us know a little bit more about ourselves, but to also show us where we stand. Some of the surveys just showed me that my ideals have remained pretty much the same over the last 2 years of my life in college. And some of the surveys helped my redefine and reprioritize where I should be at a mental point. These made me think about how others might answer the questions given. It’s interesting to think that because it shows how diverse the results of the same survey could be. I really hope that people will take the time to do them thoroughly. Yes, it is tedious work, but you will be surprised to see that some are pretty accurate and hit the nail on the head. I have come to understand myself a little bit better than before. Who knows, maybe if I take the same surveys in two more years my results could be the same. Maybe they will be different. It all depends on the information I intake and believe in.