Racial Dissociation

During Min’s Artwork presentation her discussion on Racial Dissociation where American Koreans were equally disconnected both within their hometown and the Birthplace. This example was extremely connecting as many of us who come from diverse backgrounds can somewhat relate to the disconnection between birthland and homeland.

The discussions after the presentation display this disconnection as those who immigrated at an early age often find themselves plateauing in their mother tongue based on the age they leave. I would like to add to the Dissociation that during my childhood in the United States, I was often made aware I did not belong by those around me perhaps by my ethnic look. Despite possessing strong language skills trying to connect with my hometown was a complicated dilemma. Equally, I didn’t fare much better at my birthplace due to my stagnant language skills and thus those who are of my ethnicity would express their dissociation with my existence.