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Comment on race and ethnicity by Ziad Ashour

Ziad Ashour — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:37:08 +0000

Great blog. It is very interesting that he crossed the “racial boundary” to go to Morehouse. I am sure it presented various challenges and learning opportunities for him. Although I applaud him, and I am not certain that I agree with colleges that are chartered to cater to a particular race, as they tend to lead to voluntary segregation and isolation if there is not firm curriculum that stresses exposure to other cultures.
We live in a large world with a global economy. Part of the college experience is the diversity you are exposed to. This diversity (if you choose to accept it) is one of the key factors that primes you for working in the real world and dealing with diverse groups of people. Races should intermingle for the purpose of education and tolerance. If they interact with one and other, I really do feel that they are more likely to achieve personal and professional relationships outside their race.

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Comment on race and ethnicity by ditto85

ditto85 — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:45:42 +0000

I really liked your blog- it sounds like you found an interesting article about overcoming a situation that is the opposite of “typical” racism in America. Instead of the more common white discrimination against African Americans, this white student faced college life as a minority. I thought it was pretty hypocritical of the students of a university that takes so much pride in its experiences with Martin Luther King Jr. But, it is clear that some things have changed over the past 141 years- as the first white student was elected as the class valedictorian. Sometimes change seems to be so slow, but at least we are starting to see some major progress in the acceptance of minority cultures. (W.C.: 121)

Comment on race and ethnicity by Katelyn Hartman

Katelyn Hartman — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:45:35 +0000

I thought this article was very interesting. I think that it is great to see a young man who isn’t afraid to go to a college that is predominantly black despite the criticism and discrimination he may face. He could just as easily (as easy as getting 100% paid tuition) attend a predominantly white college where he wouldn’t be seen any different from the next student and not have to face the challenges this situation brings him. It is great to see that this man is trying to make a difference and is willing to stick his neck out in order to make change happen. Not only is he attending a black college, but he is excelling, and achieving an exceptional grade point average. I am interested to know what his upbringing was and what exactly drew his interest to the African American culture. We need more people like him in the world who are willing to do whatever it takes to create change for the better no matter what it takes. It’s people like him who will break down stereotypes and defeat the barriers our society has created in regards to race and the discrimination it brings. (198)

Comment on Stereotypes and Prejudice. by nayabrifat

nayabrifat — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:08:57 +0000

I can relate to your article and see how we need to understand differences and build ‘tolerance’ and accept others as they are. Now stereotypes have harmed our brains so much that we fail to overcome our fears of accepting others that are different in race, color, ethnicity, height, weight and etc. I still at times fear becoming friends with new people because I am scared I will be judge or someone else will judge me.
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Comment on Stereotypes and Prejudice. by Ziad Ashour

Ziad Ashour — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:18:18 +0000

Fear of the unknown is a defiant factor in racism and stereotypes. Often time people use these as a defense mechanism instead of driving to the root of their feelings. Additionally, these types of feels are passed down from older to younger groups, where the younger groups just accept these feelings as the way of the world. Many of our ethnic characteristics cant be hidden, so this makes it much easier for those that practice racism or want to use stereotypes to target a particular group. This has been seen throughout US history with blacks, Japanese, Hispanics, and most recently Arabs. Great analysis of the article!
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Comment on Stereotypes and Prejudice. by Tara Collings

Tara Collings — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:20:04 +0000

I think that this article sounded interesting because often when we learn about stereotyping schools always start with America’s discrimination against African Americans. We never really go back to the roots, look how it started, how it progressed, and how we can prevent it from still happening. I think that if we all took a class and really got in depth into the roots of stereotyping then we could get to the roots on how to change it. I think one of the biggest things we need to accomplish is to find a way to divert stereotyping without making everyone feel uncomfortable.

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Comment on CULTURE AND CONFLICT by daniel mckinley

daniel mckinley — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:29:30 +0000

Jaime I think you have a good point here, many times when people are born into a specific culture, they are taught and raised in that culture and are expected to do the same for their children. I think it is interesting how if you decide to leave or become dominant to your culture, you will be frowned upon by your own people. I see that happening in many cultures. A lot of times it is mostly with religion. Though there are many other cases other than that.
I experienced this first hand once. When I went to Morocco, Africa with my father we talked to a Christian man who was born a Muslim. He said that when he converted to Christianity his family wanted nothing to do with him and he got excommunicated from the family. Things like this happen all over the world, and it is interesting to see how important culture is to people. (Word count 148)

Comment on CULTURE AND CONFLICT by ditto85

ditto85 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:33:14 +0000

I really liked your points about how lucky we are in America to be able to change or adjust our personal identities based on cultural experiences that appeal to us. I think that is possibly the root of American culture- a constant “melting and mixing” of cultures from around the world. When most Americans are asked to describe their national culture, the first thing they identify with is “freedom.” They refer to freedom of speech, of religion, or career opportunities, but many Americans forget that the most important freedom we have is to form our own identity however we want it! The growth of our personal identities is only restricted by our own stereotypes and ignorance; opportunities to adapt surround us constantly. (W.C.:123)

Comment on Intercultural Conflict by eliranek

eliranek — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:29:36 +0000

Isn’t it funny how things like that get rejected? The one thing that I am still wondering is what Sutter did that made him so famous and that people loved him. I am not a child molester supporter but one plus to not changing the street names is that people do not get confused. It is weird that people do not find out about those things until long after they are dead. Because of this sentence I have just over 75 words…