Understanding Privilege Systems and Discrimination Response
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Understanding Privilege Systems and Discrimination Response Questions: 1. What was your initial reaction when you watched the videos? 2. How familiar were you with this topic before you watched the video? 3. How would you describe your own personal identity? 4. What personal “Rewards’ and “Punishments” have you experienced in your life by virtue of your personal identity? 5. How have you been “Programmed” to view others? 7. How can you use your personal “Bank Account” to create social change in your work with children and/or their families. After watching the videos my initial reaction was that I thought it was really interesting how Peggy McIntosh began to realize the privilege she had received for things she did not earn by being born white. I also thought it was interesting how she said she prayed on it and would wake up in the middle of the night and wrote 46 examples of how she is privileged. These examples she gave such as knowing if she gets pulled over its not because of her race, that she is sure that if she moves her neighbors will be pleasant, and if she goes shopping she knows she will not be harassed or followed. These were very eye opening to read and really made me think about the struggles people of color experience everyday and the ways I have been privileged because of my race or gender. I would say I’m familiar with this topic because of everything that has been happening in the world these days with people standing up against racism. Also, I come from mixed cultures and my husband also comes from mixed cultures. My husband’s dad is African American and his mom is Swedish. I have heard many stories from his childhood and the struggles his parents went through for getting married such as their family not approving and also the ways my husband was treated because he was “light skinned”. Growing up my husband was considered black by his white friends, but not black enough for his black friends. I would describe my personal identity as multicultural. My mom is part Mexican and Native American and my dad is Jewish from Russia. I would say I have experienced rewards financially growing up because my dad’s family was very educated and they are doctors, lawyers, and business owners. These expectations were passed down to my dad who is a successful business owner so growing up we never struggled financially. Some punishments are stereotypes from being Jewish such as being called a spoiled Jewish princess or jokes about my nose or greed. I am also part Mexican but I don’t speak any Spanish so when we visit my mom’s family they would say we were “white washed”. It was also hard as a child because I wanted so desperately to fit in with one group, but I couldn’t because I was a mix of culture. I think I have been programmed to view others with respect because of the fact that I am a mixed culture. Some other ways I am programmed though come from my up brining with regards to gender stereotypes. I was programmed to think that the man is the one who should be the financial breadwinner while the mom/wife stays home, cares for the children and takes care of the house. I myself became a stay at home mom after I had my children just like my mom. I now realize I want a career of my own and decided to break this cycle and return to school to get my degree and a job that fulfills me. I can use my personal “Bank Account” to create social change in my future work with children and their families my learning from the experiences I have gone thorough. I will create a anti bias classroom that will teach children about culture and fairness. “Learning about culture and fairness involves two dimensions: Children’s development of a positive culture identity, and their comfortable, respectful interactions with the cultures of others” (Derman-Sparks & Edwards, 2010, p.55). I will support these dimensions by teaching in a way to increase understanding of differences, to be respectful of different culture, and to actively challenge bias, stereotyping and all forms of discrimination in school and our communities. By doing this I hope to help children to feel supported, and connected to their culture. “A culturally consistent learning environment requires teachers to learn about the rules, traditions, and expectation of the families in the program” (Derman-Sparks & Edwards, 2010, p.61). I will apply this knowledge by learning about my student’s families by developing a relationship with them. This will help me to create an environment that is culturally consistent with the children’s experiences. References Derman-Sparks, L., & Edwards, O. J. (2010). Anti-bias education for young children and ourselves. Washington, DC: NAEYC
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