Showing posts with label new professions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new professions. Show all posts

Thursday, February 2, 2012

The Right to Self-Determination... New Professions

Self-determination generally means that a group of people are able to determine their own future, without being prevented by a dictating government regime.
The term derives from oppressive colonial governments of the early 20th century.

Individuals also have the Right to Self-Determination.
This may mean creating a profession for oneself, rather than falling into
one of the pre-established ones.
Examples:
Ameena Matthews is a "ceasefire violence interrupter,"
working to stop gang shooting in inner city Chicago.
Desmond Tutu is an international "injustice-fighting preacher."
The Lady Philosopher is a rights maker.

Examples of new, niche professions that we could create:
Solar energy neighborhood explainer.
Skateboard park designer.
Wildlife rescue first responder.
Fair trade chocolates consultant.
Tomato sauce ingredient expert.
Cursive quill and ink handwriter.
Local food markets social marketing expert.
Digital fantasy portrait artist. (I need one. Anyone know one?)
Handwritten letter-maker.
Public school poetry bard.

What profession can you invent for yourself?

I declare the Right to Self-Determination.

Note: Do not confuse the terms "self-determination" with "determination."
These are not exactly the same.
For more info and clarity, see the original Right to Self-Determination post.


Revision thanks to commenter: YEM