Article on Belonging

Ryan Sheales reports on the struggles and triumphs of Asylum Seekers trying to settle in Australia, fleeing persecution and seeking something so simple yet sometimes elusive; a fresh start. Sheales along with Social researches decipher the controversial question of Australia’s acceptance of migrants and inform readers of the lack of yet crucial importance of a welcoming atmosphere in Australia. Many Australians are misguided by stereotypes, lack of understanding, generalizations and misconceptions towards those seeking asylum and their motives. Sheales truly opens our eyes to life of others less fortunate than ourselves.
This article truly defines a humans desire to belong to a positive situation, country, community or home. Sheales implies that Australians are blessed to live in a wealthy, stable and reliable country and it is our responsibility to share our fortune and bless those who don’t have the opportunities we have. As described by Sheales we, as one, should not be persecuting, misjudging and wrongfully labeling others who are desperate to belong to safety, instead we should be listening and doing our best to create a supportive and welcoming environment to everyone who needs our help at a better chance in life. Yes, Australia isn’t limitless but God created the human race as a group, to belong to one another and assist and facilitate our fellow counties needs.
Sheales applies techniques to convey his message of hope for the hopeless by using the word YOU or YOU’LL to make it personal, as if he is speaking to you and asking you what you do to help those seeking refuge in a country in which you belong.
Sheales includes the personal stories of two refugees to affirm the point he is making of their desperation to belong and demonstrate the reality and truth behind his words.
The use of statistics and direct quotes establishes the severity and seriousness of the situation and verifies the idea that asylum seekers do not just chose to get out but are forced