The Transformation Process

After evaluating what I read from both transformation articles, I learned that transformation has a more in depth meaning that I had never thought of before understanding these readings. MA/C which is explained as multicultural awareness/consciousness in my interpretation is a complete understanding of the surrounding world by being aware and open minded. To be a completely multicultural aware and conscious person, this person would have to evaluate their thoughts and beliefs not only once, but repeatedly to make sure that they aren’t being biased or unfair because of personal conflicts or values. The reading goes on to explain that the term transformation is closely related or even sometimes overlaps other terms such as renovation, alteration, makeover, revolution, conversion, and recovery. Even though these terms are all used interchangeably, they convey different meanings when it comes to being a multicultural aware person and completing that transformation. I believe that being a completely aware person takes time and practice. It takes both time and practice in the sense that the person must take a good look at themselves’ and see where their personal values turn into barrier which could later on affect them in many ways from moving forward in all aspects of life. The reading explains that once a person has become MA/C they are able to continually reinvent themselves, meaning that they can change and embrace change, accept different people and the differences seen in other people, and also be able to adapt to other cultures and feel as comfortable in that culture as if it were their own. Being able to reinvent oneself might sound like it could be done easily but it’s much more complex. In order to reinvent oneself that person has to change how they see themselves in relation to the surround world. They would have to change their self-concept and give themselves’ self-esteem and self-worth. To accept others and their cultures, and be able to feel comfortable in another culture a person would have to be more tolerant. To understand another culture the person would have to expose and interact with other cultures and other people to get a better understanding of them and their lifestyles in order to aid the transformation process.