Identities and "Othering"
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Identities and "Othering"
On pg. 1, Rowling writes, “They were the last people you’d expect to be involved in anything strange or mysterious, because they just didn’t hold with such nonsense.”
- What types of things do you think this narrow mindedness may extend to?
- How does this relate to gender identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, ability, etc?
- How does this concept of “normalcy” versus othering relate to our current society?
Re: Identities and "Othering"
I think this probably extends to ANYONE who is different from the Dursleys in any way including witch/wizard vs. muggle, gender identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, and ability.
I think the concept relates to our society because there are so many close-minded people who aren't open to the stories and life-experiences of people who are different from them. We see this in a big way with racism in the United States as well as with homophobia and transphobia.
I think the concept relates to our society because there are so many close-minded people who aren't open to the stories and life-experiences of people who are different from them. We see this in a big way with racism in the United States as well as with homophobia and transphobia.
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