Learning Log 7

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Learning Log 7

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Define *

'dichotomy' in your own words.

Choose *

a line from EC Mingo's essay, Alice Eather's spoken word, or Thích Nhất Hạnh's teaching that struck you. Record it here, and share a bit about why it resonated so much.

Reflect *

on something you learned from today's materials that you didn't know previously (or at least hadn't thought about much). How have the authors helped you rethink some of your ideas about identity and/or the environment?

Visualise

some of the ways people try to get past either/or thinking.

One is the spectrum discussed on the "Theory at a Glance" brief.

Another is the yin and yang symbol from ancient Chinese philosophy, which emphasises how seeming opposites are often complementary to teach other: inextricably connected, interdependent, and cyclical. "There is always a bit of yang in yin and yin in yang. A shadow cannot exist without light; the day has the seeds of night; an illness, though damaging, can make someone look after their health. You see this in everything" (Master Gu, Chinese Daoist Master, https://youtu.be/JJNEvjwipO0).

Is one of these visualisations especially useful for you? What are some of the pros and cons of both, as well as similarities and differences between them? Have you seen or can you think of other images, metaphors, or schools of thought that help dismantle unjust dichotomies?

Identify *

a dichotomy that impacts or fragments your own identity. It doesn't need to be one we've already named, or immediately connected to class. It can be about your family, your relationships, your career goal, your hobbies, etc. (Possible examples: Indigenous versus settler, male versus female, art versus science, traditional versus modern, personal versus professional.) Reflect on how different structures and norms in society make you feel 'torn' because of this dichotomy. Write a bit about it. Think about whether and how this dichotomy is a false one, and how it could be better approached.

Flag

anything from today's materials or themes that you'd like to make sure we address or discuss further in class. (This is an optional question, and will be asked each week - use it to make notes to Becca if/whenever you want on anything you're confused or super passionate about, but don't feel pressured to give notes each week.)

Your Space

This fully optional part of the Learning Log won't be graded by Becca - it's here in case you want to jot down anything for yourself about the readings, connections to assignments, links to other media, etc.

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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