One example of a microaggression I remember was from a friend of mine. I spent a lot of time at her house talking to her. I also spent a lot of time with my Vietnamese friends. Our neighborhood was changing in diversity. The neighborhood at that time had Hispanics, Vietnamese, African American, and Whites living in the community. She looked out the window at one of the houses where a Vietnamese family lived, and mentioned that they needed to move back where they came from. Although we were inside her house and the neighbors could not hear her, I did. I did not like her talking about the Vietnamese family like that. I did not know that particular family that well, but I knew one of them. I also knew the Vietnamese family that lived next to me. I think I told her that they were a nice family.
My observation experiences this week made me more aware of discrimination, prejudice, and or stereotypes. I feel I am a little more aware of things that I or others might say can affect others. This week I have found myself thinking about things from more than one perspective. I try to imagine how I would feel if someone said something like that to me. I also have started trying to think of why some people do things that they do. If they still feed their child at the age of three, it is probably because of their culture. Not the view I would have had before this class.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Friday, July 18, 2014
Perspectives on diversity and culture
Culture-
Def 1. beliefs, values, and norms of a group of people or a set of people.
Def 2. The shared knowledge, experience, beliefs, and values of a particular group of people.
Def 3. Culture is a group of people brought together by common social values and interests in a geographical area.
Diversity-
Def 1. Differences among people due to age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, education, experience, physical appearance, etc.
Def 2. Differences between particular groups in a particular or isolated area.
Def 3. Diversity expresses itself in likeness and differences which might include education, race, and other areas.
Some aspects of culture and diversity that I have studied in this class were included in the answers I received. Some examples of these include values, work, and religion. Values, work, and religion are part of deep culture that we have studied. Deep culture is the part of the culture that you can not necessarily see. It is the part that you learn about by getting to know someone.
Some aspects that were omitted included surface culture, languages, and roles. Everyone has different roles that they take on within their family. Some members of the family may be the care taker, the helper, victim, etc. (Christian, L.G., 2006).
Thinking about the definitions of culture and diversity that I received, I realize that other people tend to also think that there are norms in culture and diversity. I have learned in this course that there really is not a norm. The so called norm is usually what the dominant culture has perceived to be normal. Everyone has their own ways of doing things. There is no right or wrong way.
Def 1. beliefs, values, and norms of a group of people or a set of people.
Def 2. The shared knowledge, experience, beliefs, and values of a particular group of people.
Def 3. Culture is a group of people brought together by common social values and interests in a geographical area.
Diversity-
Def 1. Differences among people due to age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, education, experience, physical appearance, etc.
Def 2. Differences between particular groups in a particular or isolated area.
Def 3. Diversity expresses itself in likeness and differences which might include education, race, and other areas.
Some aspects of culture and diversity that I have studied in this class were included in the answers I received. Some examples of these include values, work, and religion. Values, work, and religion are part of deep culture that we have studied. Deep culture is the part of the culture that you can not necessarily see. It is the part that you learn about by getting to know someone.
Some aspects that were omitted included surface culture, languages, and roles. Everyone has different roles that they take on within their family. Some members of the family may be the care taker, the helper, victim, etc. (Christian, L.G., 2006).
Thinking about the definitions of culture and diversity that I received, I realize that other people tend to also think that there are norms in culture and diversity. I have learned in this course that there really is not a norm. The so called norm is usually what the dominant culture has perceived to be normal. Everyone has their own ways of doing things. There is no right or wrong way.
References
Christian, L. G. (2006). Understanding families: Applying family systems theory
to early childhood practice. Young Children, 61(1), 12–20. Retrieved from
the Walden Library using the ProQuest Central database: http://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=http://proquest.umi.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/pqdweb?did=1042679491&sid=1&Fmt=4&clientId=70192&RQT=309&VName=PQD
Derman-Sparks, L., & Edwards, J. O. (2010). Anti-bias education for young
children and ourselves. Washington, DC: National Association for the
Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Laureate Education
(Producer). (2011). Culture and diversity [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://class.waldenu.edu
Saturday, July 12, 2014
My Family Culture
The three items I would choose if I had to pick only three would be: my bible, computer, and Christian music.
I chose my computer because I use the computer a lot. I pay bills online, do my taxes, research things, read emails, play games, and do my school work online. I chose my bible because it helps me to stay focused on my faith and what God wants for my life. The bible and Christian music both help lift me up when I am down, and helps to give me strength through the day.
I would probably be torn about having to let go of some of my most valued resources. It would be difficult for me to choose but I would have to keep my bible out of the three.
Insights I gained from the assignment: The assignment made me think about what items are of the most importance to me and the daily culture that I live in. It would not be easy having to choose only three items.
I chose my computer because I use the computer a lot. I pay bills online, do my taxes, research things, read emails, play games, and do my school work online. I chose my bible because it helps me to stay focused on my faith and what God wants for my life. The bible and Christian music both help lift me up when I am down, and helps to give me strength through the day.
I would probably be torn about having to let go of some of my most valued resources. It would be difficult for me to choose but I would have to keep my bible out of the three.
Insights I gained from the assignment: The assignment made me think about what items are of the most importance to me and the daily culture that I live in. It would not be easy having to choose only three items.
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