From our discussions in class, I discovered that I was not the only one who grew up with the same concerns. During the course, watching the videos and finishing the reading was the first time I tackled such a topic, proving insight into my own issues. Understanding the differences is very important for social work because for me and similar friends we joined positive organizations. However, I could have easily joined a local gang looking for a sense of belonging. In our communities, we need to help people figure out who they are before others can drag them into a group that will have negative consequences for their future. I think the more I learn about new groups and the many different groups that are emerging, the better I will be able to help the members of that group identify with and understand their own group, in order to enable them to put this identity aside for a moment. moment so that during our time together we can focus on who they are as a person and where they would like to go as a person. Because once they know who they are and what they want, they can focus on how they, their dreams, and their talents best fit into the group they think they fit into. they are.