This was truly and amazing class. It has opened my mind to new ideas and the importance of diversity. I am not the same person who entered FNED 346. I have improved as a person and as a future educator. I learned new ideas and spoke about things I thought I would never be comfortable speaking about, considering our circumstances(being in a majority white class room.) This class was important to me because I was able to learn about others and their thoughts on racial and other issues which affect us on a daily basis. As ignorant as it may sound, I needed the reassurance that not every Caucasian was racist, self centered and careless about the existing racism in our society. One thing that will remain with me forever is the film on blue and brown eyes. I honestly think that everyone attending college or who will go into a profession where they will have to work with a diverse group...should do that project. It would give everyone a chance to experience racism in their own way. This year I lived on campus and had 2 racist suite mates who called me a nigger and my roommate spic. When we saw the film on blue and brown eyes... I thought of those two ignorant nurse majors. Who I feel sorry for because they will be responsible for the lives of many people who may not be white. If there was a project like this on campus, it would make a huge difference. I used to think that African Americans needed equality, but now I understand the importance of equity. But the only way we will have equity on this planet, is if reparations are given to the families of those who were slaves. Even though slavery occurred long ago, if slavery did not occur, maybe we would all be seen as equals. And maybe.... just maybe African Americans would not be seen as inferior.
Service Learning
I loved the kids! They were great...and I could not think of just leaving after my 9th visit. So I'll still be going there until Christmas break...or until they kick me out...lol. I just love it there and I refuse to be another face who enters and leaves. The teacher is awesome and Guatemalan...we'll her kids are Guatemalan at least and she's very familiar with my parent's hometown. The kids are very smart and love art. They bought smiles to my face all the time. Next week they're having a party and I have no idea what I'll be buying for them. But I am looking forward to seeing all those wonderful smiles that will definitely brighten up my day : )
I think I'm done running my mouth for that last time : ]
Happy Holidays!
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Saturday, December 1, 2007
What Can We Do- Allan Johnson
What Can We Do by Allan Johnson is about...
Privilege
Oppression
Differencee
Power
Change
Arguement
Allan Johnson argues that there are challenges that need to be faced in order to change the pattern of priveldge, exclusion, rejection, discrimination, harassment and violence. In order to change the pattern of priveldge and etc, you must think of the troubles and find new ways to challenge them.
Evidence
1. " The greast barrier to change is that dominant groups, as we've discussed, don't see the trouble as their rouble, which means they don't feel obliged to do something about it. This happens for a variety of reasons- because they don't know the trouble that exist in the first place[...]"(page 127.)
2. " Seek out alternatives to systems of priveldge, we have to move from social life organized around priveldge and oppression and move toward the certanitiy that alternatives are possible, even though we may not have a clear idea of what those are or ever experience them"(132.)
3." Most cultures of priveldge mask the reality of oppression by denying its existence, trivializing it, calling it something else, blaming it on those most victimized by it or diverting attention from it"(137.)
Questions/Points to share/ Comments
Privilege
Oppression
Differencee
Power
Change
Arguement
Allan Johnson argues that there are challenges that need to be faced in order to change the pattern of priveldge, exclusion, rejection, discrimination, harassment and violence. In order to change the pattern of priveldge and etc, you must think of the troubles and find new ways to challenge them.
Evidence
1. " The greast barrier to change is that dominant groups, as we've discussed, don't see the trouble as their rouble, which means they don't feel obliged to do something about it. This happens for a variety of reasons- because they don't know the trouble that exist in the first place[...]"(page 127.)
2. " Seek out alternatives to systems of priveldge, we have to move from social life organized around priveldge and oppression and move toward the certanitiy that alternatives are possible, even though we may not have a clear idea of what those are or ever experience them"(132.)
3." Most cultures of priveldge mask the reality of oppression by denying its existence, trivializing it, calling it something else, blaming it on those most victimized by it or diverting attention from it"(137.)
Questions/Points to share/ Comments
This artcle is very intresting...but very long. I'm very this is the final blog! But must say that I look forward to using blogs one day in my class room. I do believe that if everyone challenged the system of priveldge, the system can be changed. But the victims who are most affected by priveldge can not do it alone, it takes an entire society regardless of race to cause change. I don't think the system of priveldge will change anytime soon. Everyone is so focused on acting like the system of priveldge does not exist...or worried about their own lives. But one day... I hope it will change....maybe starting with the next generation...but on realistic note....like Charles Lawerence, theres always another river to cross.
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