When was a time that you were not accepted as you were? (Topic for my essay)?

Question

This is a topic for my English 3 essay, an I was stuck,because I couldn't think of any times i was treated this way PLEASE HELP.

Answer 1

In third grade, I was called 4 eyes for having glasses.

Answer 2

When I joined the Marine Corps, I joined with the understanding that I had to be able to do certain things. Among them was the ability to do well on a PFT, Shoot well, and Keep up. I also expected to be held to high standards of the corps, with the core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment being primary of them. I am not of a standard faith. In the Marine Corps, the same as any other branches, being something other then christian is a big no-no. You are allowed by law not to be discriminated against, but crappy jobs have to get done, and there can always be an excuse for discrimination. "No Bob, You are not scrubbing the toilets because you are black, but because you were slow for such and such formation, now get your N-word butt back in there and clean them!"
Really eventually everyone is slow for a formation or screw up somehow, but out of the 15 people typically on the working parties, 2 of them were christian. The other 11 were Wicca, other, a Mormon occasionally, sometimes someone who was Jewish, depending on who formed up the working party. The Minority of every working party was Catholics and Christians whom typically base their belief on the king James bible.
To be put on working parties is not that bad, but it is an example of discrimination, and discrimination is the ultimate refusal of being accepted as you are. You are forced into situations the person discriminating wouldn't want to be in because of what they perceive you as being, not because of what you are. An example of that in High School would be the cliques that form. The nerds are expected to act like nerds and the jocks like jocks, but there can be someone who is athletic and smart, how much acceptance would that person get?

Answer 3

i recently had to start walking with a crutch due to MS at a young age. when i was in the subway, i asked a man if he had the time. he said he didn't have any change! the guy thought i was begging cuz i had a crutch! i know i don't look homeless. my coat is new and i was carrying a Coach purse. i just showered that morning and my boyfriend would have told me if i smelled. i know he was reacting to the crutch. he didn't even make eye contact! the worse part is it's happened twice. a lady with her kids did the same thing, only she realised her mistake as soon as the words "no change" were out of her mouth. she tried to apologize and in a sad way she did look sorry. i really don't know if she understands what was wrong with what she said. obviously, i have a TON of stories just like these, and sadly, most disabled folks do. but i like to think that mankind is a work in progress, and we will get better! namaste, and good luck with the homework.

Answer 4

Every day, and it still happens.

Think about today or yesterday. I'm sure SOMEWHERE at SOME TIME someone rejected you (at least in a small way) for being you.

Example:
A local restaurant does not accept me as I am because I smoke cigarettes, and smoking is prohibited in public places here.
I'm not accepted in the Women's Restroom because I'm a man.

If you put your mind to it, you'll probably realize a dozen or so ways that society accepts certain bigotries and doesn't even care to notice them.

Answer 5

I'm sure if you delve deep you'll remember something. I think that everybody has at one time or another not been accepted for exactly who they are.
Personally, there have been many times in my life when my family has not accepted me for who i am. My mother still sees me the way she wants to see me and not for who i am.
I lived with my step-aunt for about a year when i was around 16. Her family was a farm family, and i am more of an artsy/intellectual type. I would have rather drawn or read than raised animals, but i was forced to join 4-h, dress the way she wanted (and i've never been an outrageous dresser like some kids are, i just prefer jeans to dresses, stuff like that) and had to have the friends she chose (and once again, i didn't have wild friends or anything like that) and even though i did the things she wanted me to it didn't change who i was and that ticked her off so she retalited in very horrible ways. I used to get a terrible rash when i was stressed out so she told the entire family i had mites and no one -including my own brother- would come near me and i had to hang out in the spare room by myself, she even had the house bombed. I don't believe in god so she told all of my friends parents that i worship the devil and practice witchcraft (not true at all, oh and these were the friends SHE chose FOR me) Once, i broke up with a boy that she had encouraged me to date but i just didn't have feelings for, so she grounded me and farbade me to see my dad on the weekends wich was really messed up because i had just met my dad (LONG story) and was just beggining to get to know him. All of my cousins took her lead and treated me the same way, my brother did too even though he was more like me, just so they'd approve of him more.
My grandmother and another of my brothers still outcast me simply because i didnt grow up with the family.
And then there was school. i always had my nose in a book or a sketch pad instead of being into fashion or makeup or knowing the "trendy" things kids usually think are cool, so that caused alot of acceptance issues as well.
Just think hard about your past-and even your present- i'm sure you will come up with at least a few things. Good luck!

Answer 6

Since the question is personal, it will have to do with your experiences and not ours. You should try to remember dating situations, if somebody treated you were treated as though you were stupid or if you were around people who did not like you because you were smart. Also, what about sports, were you ever not chosen because you played badly, ostracized because of your beliefs. This is an experience that has happened to everybody, you need to examine your life more fully.

Answer 7

My mother's new husband can't stand who I am. Actually, he kicked me out of the house and everything because he doesn't approve of me.

Answer 8

Interesting.. i think very easy.. any time you believe you have been discriminated because of your race, religion, or beliefs.. that counts right?

Answer 9

Everyday in life.

Answer 10

7th grade didnt have the "right" clothes too be friends with my best friend that year.