Live GR: Labels, labels, labels (Friday 19th of March, 7:30pm AEST)
originally posted on 16-03-2021 9:25 PM
Hello everyone! How are you all going?
So.. we decided to reschedule our live GR this month for the 19th (this Friday) so we'd have more time to prepare. Sorry about that- we appreciate your understanding! 🙂
This Friday we'll be chatting about everything 'labels'. But what do we mean by 'labels'? Well that's part of the reason we're discussing them, to figure out what the heck they are!
But I think, well, labels can be both good and bad. I think labels are tools used to communicate that something or someone belongs to a group or a category. E.g. They can be a useful way of describing that you belong to a group of people. Or they might be something that is often forced on you by others 😞
According to the dictionary definition, a label is "a word or a phrase that is used to describe the characteristics or qualities of people, activities, or things, often in a way that is unfair"
Well, true, labeling can be unfair, someone might label themself as 'useless' for example, and that wouldn't be a very helpful label, because all it would do is make them feel bad about themselves.
BUT many people find that discovering a label that suits them is a great thing, like they finally fit into a group. Or for some it might be about the label of a diagnosis that finally gets them the help they need. Many feelings can come from labels, and those feelings can change with time. And so can labels. Labels aren't permanent! Some people find labels very confusing, and might prefer not to use them for themselves, and that's totally okay!
So I think labels can be good and bad, and they should be encouraged when people find them helpful and positive, but also finding a label shouldn't be a process that is forced on everyone. It's more just an option that's out there if you want!
Anyway, I'm looking forward to hearing everyone's ideas and experiences with labels in Friday's discussion! I hope to see you there 🙂 
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19 Mar 2021, 8:30 AM UTC
19 Mar 2021, 10:30 AM UTC
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originally posted on 19-03-2021 8:34 PM
@Lost_Space_Explorer5 Mental health professionals can certainly add to this from my experience at least
"You are this, so take this!", but I'm a person doe?
originally posted on 19-03-2021 8:41 PM
@hunginc Yeahhh and similarly people that learn of mental illness will sometimes immediately think of them as someone who can’t be handled easily enough to maintain a relationship.
originally posted on 19-03-2021 7:59 PM
What are labels, and who creates them? Which factors or criteria can influence labels?
Labels are what society use to separate people into groups and demographics. It allows people to make assumptions about others without knowing anything about them.
originally posted on 19-03-2021 8:06 PM
That is so true @Rattata. Labels can have a lot of connotations which may not necessarily be true.
originally posted on 19-03-2021 8:03 PM
Welcome @Rattata! I think that's definitely true, labels are like shortcuts. Brains love taking shortcuts so it's important to always be aware of when we label others!originally posted on 19-03-2021 7:45 PM
What are labels, and who creates them? Which factors or criteria can influence labels?
A label is a term used to describe a person or a group of people. A label could be a diagnosis, a community, a person's race, a person's sexual orientation, a person's gender, social class, a social or relationship role, a religion, an occupation, or a derogatory word.
I think that labels can be influenced by what society finds acceptable and what it finds 'bad' or threatening. For example, a label that says 'disorder' suggests that something is not right in that person's mind or body. Labels are also determined by culture, communities, where a person lives, and their role in relation to other people, just to name a few examples.
originally posted on 19-03-2021 7:48 PM
Any builders or mods are welcome to ask their own questions with the chatpad in the planning thread! 🙂
originally posted on 17-03-2021 6:29 PM
Can't wait for this GR! I'd love to hear everyone's insights. 🙂
Tagging some new builders who might be interested in this discussion:
@noah_g @jammanu @amy_jane @PlantFanaticEv @Tcoet9 @PinkBlossoms @VT_Rajah12
Sorry if I've missed anyone.
originally posted on 18-03-2021 10:02 AM
Sounds great! Count me in!
