In the section of identity and race I feel like the author brushed up on a lot of topics that I can relate to in my life. On page 31 the author talks about how races of color look at the white race as superior, distinct and unapproachable; where as whites themselves are unaware of their racial identity compared to people of color. Furthermore this topic also talked about how people of color are more aware of out identity and we associate inferior traits with skin color. In addition to this I can truly that that I can relate all of this to my life. Being a female of African American decent there have been times where I felt as though my race had a lot to do with the way Caucasians have acted towards me. For example there have been times when I would go shopping and I would see the cashier kind of following me around the store to see if I was going to steal anything because I was black. Not only that but I have also witnessed racial identity among my family and friends where they would say they didn’t get a job because they were black or situations where the cops pulled them over because they were black. Racial inferiority exists in all races not just mine, but overall I would have to say that I strongly agree with the main points that were said in this section because I’ve seen it happen in my personal life.
I chose this picture below because it gives the perfect example of saying regardless of what are race is black, white, Mexican, Chinese, the only race that truly exists is the human race.
First off, I really enjoyed your picture; it gave me a visual of the different colors of race. I think race and the color of your skin have a lot to do with the way people treat you. Most people only feel comfortable around people they can identify themselves with. It’s just sad that this day and age it seems like not much has changed. I often here in the phrase “Cause I’m black….” I believe in some cases it to be true. Or “Cause I’m Mexican…” I hear that phrase amongst minorities more than whites.
ReplyDeleteYea i agree i hate that phrase "cause im black" some of my students have said that before and i had to explain to them that this phrase doesnt mean anything but pure ignorance.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the both of you. There was a show that came across this topic on the Disney channel with the show called That's So Raven. One of the episodes talks about black history month and I believe I should show the clip of what I mean. The episode is from season 3 episode 10 entitled "True Colors". You may watch the entire show, but I will only paste the link I deem is of value for this comment. Part 1/3 clip: start at 7:30 til the end; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbsqYdfHGw4&feature=related. Part 2/3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoi7j6yCBDM&NR=1 the first minute of this clip as well. And to finish of the episode clip 3/3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNmFJqkR3V8&feature=related
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