Tag: week of 6/28

1. I think the most significant addition to the argument Wong makes is when she titles a subsection called “What Can You Do?” on the fourth page. Although Wong does add to the preexisting argument in other parts of her article, this section was significant to me. Wong details an almost step by step process that people can use for themselves to become active members of diversity inclusion. She suggests multiple things to do, like acknowledging microaggressions and counteracting them to the larger scale of putting yourself out there and breaking boundaries. As much as one person can read about how to change an environment that is comfortable for all, people tend to learn best by things they can relate to. I felt Wong did this well as she gives almost instruction from the very basic personal level, to the larger scale work environment. I believe she adds to the argument in doing this by focusing on the fact it is very small changes within oneself that can lead to bigger changes in time. I believe she adds to the argument in this piece as she details a call to action, and makes the reader relate it to themselves and connect truly with what they are reading.
2. In chapter 8 of TSIS, the main focus is connecting points and flow across sentences or paragraphs. One of the ways in which to connect the parts is to use a contrast transition, where the author can use “In contrast” to transition points and reflect another part of the argument. Wong does this on page 4 of her article when she starts the second paragraph with “in contrast, those” where she then goes on to detail how marginalized identities often are able to recognize when spaces were not meant for them and adapt. She uses this transition to come off of her previous point, and transition smoothly into the next. In doing so, she is able to connect her points seamlessly and as TSIS puts it, connects the parts.