INTRO.
To some it may be a shock that negative race relations were ever bad in their cities, their towns, their homes –– especially if you don’t live in the deep south. I never considered Oklahoma to be progressive by any means, but never considered it to be built on the hate that it was. The University of Oklahoma, to many, is a safe haven. A place to get away from any pain and suffering they know back home (even if home is Norman). To be able to get away from everything and go sit in a booth at the library, comfortably, is a luxury many will never see beyond surface level. However, when Doctor George Henderson moved to Oklahoma from Michigan in 1967, the reality was different, and people realized it.
RACE AND THE UNIVERSITY.
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The program was designed to teach about many social problems, to promote social justice, and to work toward the betterment of society at large. Still obviously passionate today, Doctor Henderson teaches a few classes to those so honored to get into them. While it is true to be said that race relations on the university’s campus have improved, I do not know many who would argue that they are ever (or can ever) be completely abolished. The termination of this would involve rewiring brains and thoughts, and it’s all but …show more content…
Doctor George Henderson tells about his experiences growing up with race at the forefront of his life, and how Norman was no different. Since Henderson came to the University, immense change has been seen. We know there are groups and resources for people who want to help and be involved in the promotion of social justice, not only on the University campus, but across the nation. I can only hope people will continue to join these groups and educate themselves. This Introduction to Human Relations class was my first class in my major, and has only solidified my choice. Everything I have learned in this class has been relatable not only to the book, but in my everyday life. Once your eyes have been opened, it is hard not to see all of the injustice in the world. But with the right attitude and outlook, change is possible. Taking the path of greater resistance was always Doctor Henderson, his colleagues, peers, and students outlook, and they saw success and change. Once the information has been given to you, it is your turn to do something. Take the path of greater resistance. People may be upset with you and not understand you, but in the deepest parts of you, you will know that what you are doing is important and it is necessary. Next time you consider turning your eye to a problem, ask yourself what change you could make if you stepped up –– because I promise you, you can change someone’s entire world
To some it may be a shock that negative race relations were ever bad in their cities, their towns, their homes –– especially if you don’t live in the deep south. I never considered Oklahoma to be progressive by any means, but never considered it to be built on the hate that it was. The University of Oklahoma, to many, is a safe haven. A place to get away from any pain and suffering they know back home (even if home is Norman). To be able to get away from everything and go sit in a booth at the library, comfortably, is a luxury many will never see beyond surface level. However, when Doctor George Henderson moved to Oklahoma from Michigan in 1967, the reality was different, and people realized it.
RACE AND THE UNIVERSITY.
At …show more content…
The program was designed to teach about many social problems, to promote social justice, and to work toward the betterment of society at large. Still obviously passionate today, Doctor Henderson teaches a few classes to those so honored to get into them. While it is true to be said that race relations on the university’s campus have improved, I do not know many who would argue that they are ever (or can ever) be completely abolished. The termination of this would involve rewiring brains and thoughts, and it’s all but …show more content…
Doctor George Henderson tells about his experiences growing up with race at the forefront of his life, and how Norman was no different. Since Henderson came to the University, immense change has been seen. We know there are groups and resources for people who want to help and be involved in the promotion of social justice, not only on the University campus, but across the nation. I can only hope people will continue to join these groups and educate themselves. This Introduction to Human Relations class was my first class in my major, and has only solidified my choice. Everything I have learned in this class has been relatable not only to the book, but in my everyday life. Once your eyes have been opened, it is hard not to see all of the injustice in the world. But with the right attitude and outlook, change is possible. Taking the path of greater resistance was always Doctor Henderson, his colleagues, peers, and students outlook, and they saw success and change. Once the information has been given to you, it is your turn to do something. Take the path of greater resistance. People may be upset with you and not understand you, but in the deepest parts of you, you will know that what you are doing is important and it is necessary. Next time you consider turning your eye to a problem, ask yourself what change you could make if you stepped up –– because I promise you, you can change someone’s entire world