Describe at least one example of a microaggression which you detected this week or remember from another time. In what context did the microaggression happen? What did you think and feel when you observed the microaggression or when you found yourself as the target of a microaggression?
My husband is a football coach and we (as in our kids and myself) attend every Friday night football game. At one particular game a white lady came up to me and said, "you have a well behaved baby." I smiled at her and said, "thank you." However, I then thought to myself...how are kids supposed to act? Is it because they are black children that they are expected to be misbehaving? Before I had children I never liked to see them running around in public without displaying self-control. So when I had mine I made sure that when we are out and about that they act like they have at least a little home-training; it is also unsafe they could be just one step away from falling down the bleachers and breaking an arm. My children who are currently three and one years of age sit and watch the entire game, my one year old falls to sleep my half-time but my three year old enjoys watching his father coach.
The context of this microaggression was microinvalidation, I am sure she did not mean any harm by her comment nor did I take it as a personal attack. She seemed to be a very nice lady who doesn't go around making comments to hurt others; I smiled and shrugged my shoulders.
In what ways did your observation experiences this week affect your perception of the effects of discrimination, prejudice, and/or stereotypes on people
I still have the same perception on the effects of discrimination, prejudice and stereotypes of people because have been on the receiving end of all of these. However, due to Dr. Sue's video I was able to gain insight on how other races are affected by these intentional/unintentional attacks on their culture/race. He also made several good points about how the individuals who make these comments minimize it to make the recipient to be too sensitive. I thought only my culture had these feelings about racial/cultural microaggressions, glad and sad to know that others understand my feelings.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Perspectives on Diversity and Culture
Which aspects of culture and diversity that I have studied in this course are included in the answers I received—and what are some examples?
The aspect of culture and diversity that I have studied so far in the course were somewhat received in the answers from the three individuals that I interviewed. It was mentioned that culture included the things they include in their regular daily activity. Another person indicated that culture was something passed down from generation to generation that alters their daily decisions. This was a really good response in that she mentioned that her family is big on education and careers so all throughout her life she knew that she was going to be a doctor because it was something her family drilled in her from age three. Diversity was described to be a combination of cultural ideals and beliefs; understaing that everyone is different and respecting the differences.
Which aspects have been omitted—and what are some examples of such omission?
One of the aspects that was omitted was the magnitude of abilities that exist when discussing culture and diversity such as ethnicity and economics; body language, how we make eye contact and how we perceive the world; race ethnicity; language ability; religion; parenting patterns; lifestyle and immigrant status.
In what ways has thinking about other people’s definitions of culture and diversity influenced my own thinking about these topics?
Thinking about other people's definitions of culture and diversity has influenced my thinking about these topics in that I would like to ensure that my children have a better understanding and respect for their culture and other people's culture as well. I believe that if everyone did this that their would be less hate crimes and other senseless acts of random violence. It has also made me ponder on my own thinking about these concepts and to ask myself am I receptive of other people cultures; which I believe I am. I truly respect the ideas of others.
The aspect of culture and diversity that I have studied so far in the course were somewhat received in the answers from the three individuals that I interviewed. It was mentioned that culture included the things they include in their regular daily activity. Another person indicated that culture was something passed down from generation to generation that alters their daily decisions. This was a really good response in that she mentioned that her family is big on education and careers so all throughout her life she knew that she was going to be a doctor because it was something her family drilled in her from age three. Diversity was described to be a combination of cultural ideals and beliefs; understaing that everyone is different and respecting the differences.
Which aspects have been omitted—and what are some examples of such omission?
One of the aspects that was omitted was the magnitude of abilities that exist when discussing culture and diversity such as ethnicity and economics; body language, how we make eye contact and how we perceive the world; race ethnicity; language ability; religion; parenting patterns; lifestyle and immigrant status.
In what ways has thinking about other people’s definitions of culture and diversity influenced my own thinking about these topics?
Thinking about other people's definitions of culture and diversity has influenced my thinking about these topics in that I would like to ensure that my children have a better understanding and respect for their culture and other people's culture as well. I believe that if everyone did this that their would be less hate crimes and other senseless acts of random violence. It has also made me ponder on my own thinking about these concepts and to ask myself am I receptive of other people cultures; which I believe I am. I truly respect the ideas of others.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
My Family Culture
A description of the three items you would choose.
The three items I would choose is my bible, my cell phone and a basketball.
How you would explain to others what each of these items means to you.
I would inform my peers that through my faith in God that we will prevail, in order to find strength I must meditate on His words by reading the bible. My cell phone will keep me connected to other members of my family. I talk to my mother every night, through her encouraging words I know it would help me through a difficult time such as this one. A basketball represents my family's love for athletics, we are very competitive and love a good game of any competitive sport. I also like to stay in shape so this is a great way of exercising and enjoying the company of my family.
Your feelings if, upon arrival, you were told that you could only keep one personal item and have to give up the other two items you brought with you
Initially I would feel sad but I would soon get over it; the item I would keep is my cell phone. My device has the bible application so I believe I would be okay with just my celluar phone.
Any insights you gained about yourself, your family culture, diversity, and/or cultural differences in general, as a result of this exercise.
Well, I did learn that I do not have an attachment to any item besides my cell phone. My family's culture is not defined by any physical item but the eternal love that we have for each other. My items did represent my culture because we love to talk to one another and gather periodically for social activities.
The three items I would choose is my bible, my cell phone and a basketball.
How you would explain to others what each of these items means to you.
I would inform my peers that through my faith in God that we will prevail, in order to find strength I must meditate on His words by reading the bible. My cell phone will keep me connected to other members of my family. I talk to my mother every night, through her encouraging words I know it would help me through a difficult time such as this one. A basketball represents my family's love for athletics, we are very competitive and love a good game of any competitive sport. I also like to stay in shape so this is a great way of exercising and enjoying the company of my family.
Your feelings if, upon arrival, you were told that you could only keep one personal item and have to give up the other two items you brought with you
Initially I would feel sad but I would soon get over it; the item I would keep is my cell phone. My device has the bible application so I believe I would be okay with just my celluar phone.
Any insights you gained about yourself, your family culture, diversity, and/or cultural differences in general, as a result of this exercise.
Well, I did learn that I do not have an attachment to any item besides my cell phone. My family's culture is not defined by any physical item but the eternal love that we have for each other. My items did represent my culture because we love to talk to one another and gather periodically for social activities.
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