She goes on to say that she grew up with examples of strong, successful black women that taught her to never confrom. Although this statement may not be all that suprising, I do think it is worth talking about. Because of the help from such powerful figures in her life, this student’s dialogue exemplifies just how massively beneficial a collectivistic framework that involves the family and extended family can be. When comparing cultural groups, I found similarities between the Christian community and the African American women community. Both expressed a sense of focus on relationships and collective ideas. What is most similar, though, between all groups is the fact that they face discrimination and prejudice. Although we often get tangled up in the discussion of race, it is important to remember that we are all imperfect humans who should support each other’s endeavors as we want others to support
She goes on to say that she grew up with examples of strong, successful black women that taught her to never confrom. Although this statement may not be all that suprising, I do think it is worth talking about. Because of the help from such powerful figures in her life, this student’s dialogue exemplifies just how massively beneficial a collectivistic framework that involves the family and extended family can be. When comparing cultural groups, I found similarities between the Christian community and the African American women community. Both expressed a sense of focus on relationships and collective ideas. What is most similar, though, between all groups is the fact that they face discrimination and prejudice. Although we often get tangled up in the discussion of race, it is important to remember that we are all imperfect humans who should support each other’s endeavors as we want others to support