Week 4

Week 4

This week, we have been studying social class. This topic is really interesting to me. After my mission and my military service, I have been thinking about how to earn money. It is hard to live without money nowadays. So many people in South Korea struggle with working and earning money. Many are in trouble in debt. There are not very many ways to pay their debt. They are working really hard to have better lives. However, people believe that rich man earns money, poor man continues to be in debt. It is hard to buy a house. The gap between poor and rich is getting further. We are losing the middle class. Even if I work hard, it is really hard for me to step up to the class where I belong. I am sure there are many people who think that they don't work for them because the money they earned goes to others. They are working for their debt. I feel really bad. At the same time, I am grateful for my family. It helps me recognize how hard workers my parents were and are. 

One thing I like about America is that people could earn money according to their value, skills, and contribution to their job. However, I recognize that not everyone could be like that. There are many people who are struggling to save money to step up the class. There are so many lower-class people who work really hard, but they can't get rid of their situations. I feel really bad for them. I recognized that the World is struggling with the same problems. It wasn't just Korea's problem.

I feel bad that we could tell who is rich or poor in many ways. Actually, I really liked to discuss this in-class discussion. There were so many things that I could list.

    Grooming, Money, Race, Job, Religion, Education and etc.

It hit me so hard because I was judging people by unknowing. I judged people's class according to where they live, how they dress, and how much education they get. I didn't say anything, but people might feel how I am thinking about them.

From preparation for this week

I was able to watch many videos. I saw people who were upper-class and who are lower-class. I was really sad because we are all children of God. We were all equal, and we are still equal to God. However, we all have different challenges. Since I don't think I am an upper-class, they seem to not have many difficulties in their lives. They do whatever they like to do. I understand that God wants us to improve as children of Him. However, sometimes, that is so hard to overcome or endure. Even now, some people are working so hard to earn money to pay their debt, but others might be enjoying spending money for fun. I believe in the church and teachings, so I hope the gospel is really true, so those who are having a hard time in this life can have joy in the future.

Also, I hope to step up the class because I want to not have a hard time with my family in the future. At the same time, I am grateful for my parents. Because of their hard work, I didn't really have a difficulty so far. Now I have to repay them to enjoy their life. It motivates me to study hard to earn money. I want to help others as well. I saw a few friends that belong to the lower class. I felt really bad because I wasn't able to help them. However, if I step up, I might be able to help others more than now.

This week's topic was interesting to see the social class in the US. I recognize that there are people struggling throughout the World. I hope they are able to overcome and endure to the end.

Hyeon

2021.10.07.Thurs