"Belonging and Beyond"
How did the author describe the science of belonging?
The author describes the science of belonging as a fundamental human need and a measurable psychological state rather than a mere personality trait.
What is the ADA, and why is it "considered one of the most important civil rights laws in U.S. history"?
The ADA is the Americans Disability Rights Act. It makes it illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities in everyday public life.
What does it mean to have sacred land?
Recognizing a specific geographical area as deeply revered, possessing profound spiritual, cultural, or ancestral significance that sets it apart from ordinary property. Very important to their culture.
Memoir:
a narrative, written from the perspective of the author, about an important part of their life.
Does Yasaman overcome her concerns by the end of the story? Why or why not?
Yes, she is able to tell her grandmother about her girlfriend by using cooking as a warm up method to get it off her chest. Her grandmother was very proud of her for opening up, and told her to never be afraid to be herself. And invited her girlfriend to dinner.
How does the diagram of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs help the reader understand belonging?
The diagram shows belonging as the third tier from the bottom, proving that social connections are essential building blocks that sit directly above basic survival and safety.
What challenges did people with disabilities experience before the ADA was passed in 1990?
People with disabilities faced widespread legal discrimination, profound physical barriers, and forced segregation in daily life. They couldn't get jobs, there were ramps rarely in public places, they would be seen as less than other humans, etc.
How does each group of Native people of the Northern Plains belong to their land, their communities, and their nation?
Their belonging is defined by a deeply interconnected network of relationships. They are one big family, which means they walk, talk, move, sleep, hunt, and build as one.
Describe the role that Pat Bell plays in Carmen's life.
Bell served as a mentor in Carmen's life. He spoke assertively and encouraged the girls to assert themselves and be their best selves, too. He made her feel safe, seen, heard, and supported.
What does the word EXUBERANCE mean? Is this how Yasaman feels at the end of the story?
It means to have enthusiasm and happiness! Yasaman feels this at the end because she is relieved that she was able to tell her grandmother, and that she can be herself.
According to the section "Belonging as a Fundamental Need," why do Leary and Baumeister argue that the need to belong is fundamental rather than secondary?
They argue that it is a fundamental need because our brains and bodies treat social connection as a literal requirement for survival, much like food, water, and sleep.
How did people with disabilities advocate for the passing of the ADA?
They held sit ins, protests, marches, etc., to make their voices heard.
What are Indigenous tribes? Who are they?
Indigenous tribes are the original groups of people who lived in a place before modern countries were formed or before outside settlers arrived.
How does Carmen Perez's community impact her life?
Her community helped her feel confident and feel like she belongs, and could be whoever she wanted to be. This is because she was surrounded by diverse cultures that taught her to not be afraid to be who she is.
What conflict does the author present in the first pages of the story?
Yasaman goes to her grandmother's house every Friday night for dinner. Yasaman tells her parents that she is bisexual and is open with them about her girlfriend, Hannah. However, she hasn't told her grandma yet and is worried about how she would react.
What does the term "universal" mean? Why is belonging this?
It is something that applies to, includes, or is shared by everyone, everywhere, or all things. Belonging is universal because all people need to feel connection in order to survive and live a happy life.
What does it mean to thrive? Did the ADA help people with disabilities do this?
To thrive is to progress well or succeed. The ADA may not have ended all discrimination, but it allowed those with disabilities to get a job, to move around easier, Special Olympics was created, etc. So, now, people with disabilities thrive more because of the resources they now have.
What happened to the Indigenous tribes when the Europeans traveled to America?
The Europeans forced them off of their land, but the tribes fought to keep as much of it as possible. There were many deaths because of this.
How does Carmen describe her community and her family?
She describes her community as joyous and challenging. She developed close ties with her basketball coach, her teammates, and their families, and believed that the entire community raised her.
What lesson does Yasaman's grandmother teach her at the supermarket?
Yasaman's grandmother teaches her never to apologize just for taking up space, and the author develops this through dialogue. When Yasaman and her grandmother are at the grocery store buying ingredients for dinner, the cashier is rude and impatient with Yasaman's grandmother.
Why do authors implement graphs and charts into their articles? What's the purpose?
The main purpose of a graph or chart in an article is to turn complex numerical data into a clear visual picture so readers can understand trends and patterns quickly. You can read words, but sometimes it helps to see those in an image.
What might the Americans with Disabilities Act have to do with the idea of belonging?
Before the ADA, people with disabilities felt as if they belonged nowhere because they were not welcomed. After the ADA was passed, they started receiving the benefits and opportunities that helped them find a community of others that were going through the same adversities.
Why was it so important for us to see all of the images of the land in the video before any of the background information?
To see the beauty of our land before history happened to it.
Which sentence would not be included in a summary of this article?
a. Perez realized at a young age that she wanted to change the world.
b. Perez experienced a lot of pain in her personal life when her sister died at a young age.
c. Perez felt connected to her diverse community, and this helped her cope with her grief.
d. Perez loved rapping, playing basketball, and dancing.
D
What does cooking symbolize in the story? How does this symbolism contribute to the theme of the story?
Cooking symbolizes the strong familial bond between Yasaman and her family. This symbolism contributes to the theme that it is important to feel acceptance from the people you love.