All categories

3 years ago

How does your identity influence what you can do in the fight against racism

English

1 answer:

Novosadov [1.4K]3 years ago

6 0

Answer:

Here's an example:

I identify as a white, pansexual female. I also acknowledge my white privilege—not that I have more than people of color but that I am not treated negatively because of the color of my skin. I don't face systemic racism. I don't worry about whether I will be followed through a store by loss prevention every time I go shopping.

I can also talk to my white friends and help them understand what unconscious bias is and how they can also use their privilege to uplift people of color. If they don't want to open their minds and their hearts or become educated on the matter, I move on. Sadly, you can't change everyone's mind and you can't force someone to feel a certain way or adopt particular beliefs. All I can do is hope. And yes, I've lost friends but I'm okay with that.

I've become an ally as well. I let my friends and everyone I know that I stand by them and will stand against any and all racist behavior. Not only will I stand against it, I will fight with them to obtain true racial equality.

Explanation:

Definition of White Privilege, taken directly from the Merriam Webster website:

the set of social and economic advantages that white people have by virtue of their race in a culture characterized by racial inequality

Examples of white privilege:

We don’t fear for our lives when we come in contact with the police.
We don’t fear for our children when they walk down the street.
Our names are less likely to influence whether we have opportunities to interview for jobs.
Assumptions and opinions of us are not based on the color of our skin.

Another little-known fact:

The term "white privilege" dates all the way back to 1818, so this really isn't something new. People have just been brushing it under the rug and ignoring it, but now people are tired of ignoring it and they want justice and fairness.

Definition of Unconscious Bias, taken directly from the Vanderbilt.edu website:

Unconscious bias (or implicit bias) is often defined as prejudice or unsupported judgments in favor of or against one thing, person, or group as compared to another, in a way that is usually considered unfair. ... In contrast, deliberate prejudices are defined as conscious bias (or explicit bias).

Definition of Systemic Racism, taken directly from Wikipedia:

Institutional racism, also known as systemic racism, is a form of racism that is embedded as normal practice within society or an organization. It can lead to such issues as discrimination in criminal justice, employment, housing, health care, political power, and education, among other issues.

You might be interested in

Please help asap

Damm [24]

Answer:

Explanation:

4 0

4 years ago

Summarize the novel (all chapters) on Journey to The Centre of The Earth using main points and ideas, with the themes and so on?

astra-53 [7]

Answer: Axel is at the Hamburg house he shares with his uncle, Professor Lidenbrock. It is May 24, 1863. Lidenbrock rushes home, disconcerting Martha the cook, who is not ready with dinner yet. Axel explains that his uncle is eccentric and egoistic, a mineralogist scholar and polyglot. He is brilliant, of course, but pursues his studies for himself and not for others. Although Lidenbrock does have a small speech impediment that people tend to mock, his name is much honored in the intellectual community. He is tall, thin, blonde, and possessing of “an iron constitution” (5). He has big eyes, a sharp nose, and imposing glasses. Lidenbrock's little home overlooking the canals leans a bit but holds up well. He is not poor, and houses both his orphan nephew and Grauben, a girl from Virland. Axel admires his frenetic and intelligent uncle, and himself pursues the study of geological science.Lidenbrock’s study is practically a museum; the rocks and stones and gems have always fascinated Axel. That day, though, when Axel enters he sees his uncle perusing a book in excitement and delight. Axel is confused. He simply watches and listens while his uncle exults over this text. Finally, Lidenbrock says that he is examining the Heimskringla by Snorre Turlseon, a 12th-century Icelandic author who chronicled the Norwegian princes who ruled over Iceland. Axel asks a few questions, and his uncle snottily tells him that he is looking at a runic manuscript; Axel’s pride is a little hurt due to his uncle’s manner. Before they can talk more about the runes, a filthy piece of paper falls from the book onto the floor. Lidenbrock picks it up and spreads it on the table in wonderment. It contains bizarre markings—the same runes used in the official manuscript. He mumbles that it is Old Icelandic.Martha the cook interrupts and says that dinner is ready, but the professor is too absorbed to eat. Axel, though, has no qualms about breaking off for a meal. Lidenbrock calls Axel back in to help him. He dictates the letter in an alphabet corresponding to the Icelandic characters, eventually coming up with a bunch of nonsense words. He concludes that he has found a cipher, since the letters are mixed up. This insight excites him, and he assumes that there is some great discovery to be made. He muses how the hands of the two texts that he is dealing with are different, but he cannot identify the creator of the cipher.Lidenbrock calls Axel back in to help him. He dictates the letter in an alphabet corresponding to the Icelandic characters, eventually coming up with a bunch of nonsense words. He concludes that he has found a cipher, since the letters are mixed up. This insight excites him, and he assumes that there is some great discovery to be made. He muses how the hands of the two texts that he is dealing with are different, but he cannot identify the creator of the cipher. As Lidenbrock talks, Axel’s thoughts wander to the portrait of Grauben on the wall. He and Grauben were in love and had become engaged, but his uncle did not know of these plans. Grauben was a fine mineralogist in her own right as well. Lidenbrock brings Axel's attention back and asks him to write the words vertically. They play around with their findings; at one point, Axel accidentally writes out that he loves Grauben. His uncle is momentarily surprised but turns back to his project. Eventually, Lidenbrock loses his temper because he cannot figure out any sensible message. He barrels downstairs and out the door. Martha is distressed that Lidenbrock has left. Axel informs her that Lidenbrock has said that no one is to eat until the mystery is solved. Axel wants to find Grauben and tell her what is going on, but he is worried that his uncle will return and will need his assistance. Axel himself cannot stop thinking about the document either, but he is filled with an anxiety that will not abate. He sits in a large chair and lets his ruminations wander. For a few moments he works on the document again. After a time he feels that he is almost hallucinating and starts to wave the paper in front of his face to circulate air. When he does so, he notices something about the letters, picking out actual Latin words.

Explanation:

7 0

3 years ago

Awsner fast plzRead the passage: His father was king over a great land. What is the subject of this sentence? A. Father B. King

Sindrei [870]

The king is the answer

3 0

4 years ago

The question below refers to the poem "The Moment" by Margaret Atwood.

9966 [12]

Answer:wheres the poem

Explanation:

3 0

3 years ago

Page:

Minchanka [31]

Answer:

Edit things with your situation like your grade and your holiday destination also add name and date according to format of letters.

here i include what to write in letter, you can add or edit your own.

Explanation:

How are you ? I am fine over here and I hope the same with you . How are your Mom and Dad ? How are you studying ? This letter is about my plans after this board examination.

By the end of this month we are going to complete our class board examinations so I decided to discuss some of my plans with you for the holidays which we get for a month . Firstly , I am thinking to come to Hyderabad to meet you and spend some days with u . Let's chill up around and then I'll take you up to Goa and we are going to enjoy there too . This is for the first fifteen days . Later I decided to join a nice coaching centre and entirely concentrate on my studies without getting deviated because Class 12 is so difficult . I decided to enjoy a bit and study a bit .

How are my plans for the holidays ? What about you have you planned anything yet ? If not don't worry I already planned for your first 15 days dear . This time I wish to work hard for class 12 . Send your response about this as soon as possible . All the best for the Boards and don't forget the fruit of hardwork is always sweeter . Work hard for the board examinations later we can chill up together !! Convey my regards to your Mom and Dad dear !! Don't forget to send me a letter back !

6 0

3 years ago

How does your identity influence what you can do in the fight against racism ​

How does your identity influence what you can do in the fight against racism