As one of the most representative social animals, human beings keep seeking for their identity and belonging throughout their lives. However, it is common that during such seeking process they would confront all kinds of barriers from society and groups that prevent them from their destination. ... Homosexual people could either hide their sexual orientation inside their mind or open to the public and suffered from both mental and physical assault from other people. ...

• Word Count: 903
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

These prejudices and values are passed from her family into her definition of self, and Emma Lou comes to believe that only by association with "the right sort of people" will she ever fit in and decides to seek out a college with intelligent, yet diverse social circles away from home. ... In reality, her complexion is not an issue but her excessive use of make-up to hide her true color is the real problem. ...

• Word Count: 1573
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate