Color Of Water Reflection

I view literature as an artistic platform which allows individuals to pose questions but provide the answer also. Personally, I feel Literature holds no bounds on age, sex or colour- the sense of empowerment it provides for people to know that they are united and involved with a universal movement beginning with the stroke of a pen becomes overwhelming. And for that reason I felt African American Literature interested me beyond words, as they are celebrating their heritage in a time where they felt alienated by liberating themselves and others. These literary minds were acting as social activist but in their own way- through literature. The autobiography by James McBride: The Color of Water which he tribute to his mother. It explored his story
As a result, I became more open minded and was more susceptible to different view point which allowed me to think more laterally. You begin to understand individuals and their different views on these issues, whether they are secular or conservative, this is all taken into account in a critical evaluation.
Sociology was a subject which pushed me beyond my comfort zone- I had to scrutinise and re-assess common perceptions of the social world. I even viewed the education system in the view of a sociologist, both assessing its benefits and drawbacks on students. It raised many questions in my mind and converse debates in the classroom where I had to demonstrate some form of critical thinking. I needed to think outside of my bounds and provide a balanced argument on societal issues.
My AS Business course gave me a set of analytical skills that have allowed me to analyse texts and case studies similarly to how I would examine a literary piece of text. Therefore, I feel business has provided me with a set of valuable skills like, upholding critical reasoning and analysis skills which are vital attributes as. I feel as though this English course will test my ability to analyse literary texts and create my own critical