The self-reflection recording was a long questionnaire that was given in the beginning of this course. The questionnaire involved a range of questions and topics from definitions to how we view our race. This recording gave me a much deeper view of how I felt about my own race, and the way I view the world. The second part of the self-reflection is a way to see the personal growth and change that has occurred within the span of this course. This self-reflection will provide my view and opinion on how I think I have changed, or have not changed, during my time in this course.
Racial Identity Development The Helms White Racial Identity Model assumes that racism is “an intimate and central part of being a White American” (P191 Sue). Movement …show more content…
Later, in the discussion with Paul Marcus, the statement was made that if you do not see race, you are ignoring racism. (cite) This lecture was possibly my pivotal moment in the course and in my development of my racial identity. It was also stated that we see ourselves through a lens, and often do not see the privilege that is occurring on a regular basis. One thing I have stated in class was that it is 2017, and that I did not realize white privilege was still a ‘thing’ that is occurring today. I used an example of getting stopped by the police and never getting written a ticket. This made me think, would someone of color have a different experience, or is it because I am a white woman that I was privileged enough to leave the scene of a traffic stop unscathed and …show more content…
Currently, I understand systemic racism as the historical development and continuation of racism against minority groups within areas such as the wealth gap, employment, housing discrimination, incarceration, drug related arrests, infant mortality, and healthcare. This is a concept that I did not grasp in the beginning of the class. I did understand institutional racism, but now I understand how systemic racism intersects with institutional racism. This intersection is designed to purposely provide a certain disadvantaged outcome for minority groups and oppressed
Racial Identity Development The Helms White Racial Identity Model assumes that racism is “an intimate and central part of being a White American” (P191 Sue). Movement …show more content…
Later, in the discussion with Paul Marcus, the statement was made that if you do not see race, you are ignoring racism. (cite) This lecture was possibly my pivotal moment in the course and in my development of my racial identity. It was also stated that we see ourselves through a lens, and often do not see the privilege that is occurring on a regular basis. One thing I have stated in class was that it is 2017, and that I did not realize white privilege was still a ‘thing’ that is occurring today. I used an example of getting stopped by the police and never getting written a ticket. This made me think, would someone of color have a different experience, or is it because I am a white woman that I was privileged enough to leave the scene of a traffic stop unscathed and …show more content…
Currently, I understand systemic racism as the historical development and continuation of racism against minority groups within areas such as the wealth gap, employment, housing discrimination, incarceration, drug related arrests, infant mortality, and healthcare. This is a concept that I did not grasp in the beginning of the class. I did understand institutional racism, but now I understand how systemic racism intersects with institutional racism. This intersection is designed to purposely provide a certain disadvantaged outcome for minority groups and oppressed