Spring 2011- 3/20/11
Today, we discussed four key terms and how those terms apply to our lives: stereotype, prejudice, discrimination, racism. We first defined the terms and gave examples of each term. We also emphasized that stereotypes can be true - but that when an emotion like anger is assigned to it, and one's actions are impacted negatively by the stereotype, it has the potential to become racist or discriminatory. For example, "Immigrants can't speak English" is a stereotype that is not necessarily untrue. But when you start bullying someone by saying "Ching chong ching chong" or public benefits are denied to someone because he/she is unable to read the English application, discrimination and racism come into play. Then as a group, we discussed personal experiences in our lives where we have felt stereotyped or discriminated against.
Important Words
Stereotype: Beliefs and opinions about characteristics, attributes, and attitudes of members of various groups.
Prejudice: Affect or emotion a person feels when thinking about or interacting with other groups
Discrimination: Treating people differently from others based primarily on membership in a group.
Racism: Belief that some races are by nature superior to others.
Prejudice: Affect or emotion a person feels when thinking about or interacting with other groups
Discrimination: Treating people differently from others based primarily on membership in a group.
Racism: Belief that some races are by nature superior to others.
Clip 1 is a video blog response to Alexandra Wallace's rant on "Asians in the Library" (featured in Clip 2) and is currently the most-watched response to date. Given both sides of the story, what can we observe about the arguments that are being presented? How do Wallace and So justify their opinions? And do you think these opinions are fair/unfair?
A positive response to "Asians In The Library" |
"Asians In The Library" |