"People are starting to realize there are marginalizations, but they are still the ones writing the margins" (The Development of Standard English).
We as humans like the idea of others conforming to our opinions. Because, obviously, yours is the best one, right? I know that's how my mind works. Right now, I wish everyone conformed to environmentalist practices because I believe it will help our planet. But, the person next to me might not believe in climate change. We have differing values. In the end, I'm not a dictator. I think that's the argument people may have with reproduction rights. It seems to be an infringement on the separation between religion and state. Are they asking others to conform to their beliefs? But where's the line? We have to come up with laws eventually. Which side does it go to? Shouldn't it go to majority? That's the problem. There will always be a minority. The question is, who has power and who is being represented? The more representation, the more accurate view of public interest, or majority really. Even when it comes to standardized tests, the concept is still there. We want our students to be successful and in order to measure that, we had to create a standard curriculum and testing across the board to be informed on where they stand. But, what if they don't fit those intelligences, those standards? Then what? They won't be successful? They aren't as valued? It's a big internal struggle for me. I can't let the majority of my students be forgotten in order to help those who may not fit that majority, but I cannot give up on the marginalized either. Will there always be margins? Who gets to write them?
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