17 Aug In the video about the “common myths White people tell about race”, Robin DiAngelo discusses different myths about race, choose the one that makes you feel a little uncomfortable and describe ways to challenge that myth in your own life.
Purpose
In these weekly reflections, you will demonstrate that you have reviewed the required materials and reflected on the topics stated in the questions, relating the course’s content to your personal life and experiences. You will also engage in discussion with your classmates and consider other points of view.
Initial Post
Based on the required readings and materials for week 5, please answer the following questions thoughtfully and with your own words (~100 words per answer).
1. In the video about the “common myths White people tell about race”, Robin DiAngelo discusses different myths about race, choose the one that makes you feel a little uncomfortable and describe ways to challenge that myth in your own life.
2. In Chapter 8 of the textbook, the authors talk about the structural nature of racism as a system of oppression. Choose a quote that resonates with your understanding of racism and explain why you chose that quote.
3. What concepts did you learn in mindfulness practice this week? How do these concepts can help you develop your socio-cultural awareness/growth? (Feel free to share a story that reflects the impact that mindfulness practice had in your life this week).
Initial post is due on Thursday of Week 5 by 11:59pm. [6 points]
Response Post(s)
Please respond to at least one of your peers. Your responses to classmates should be thoughtful and insightful. You will not get credit for perfunctory answers such as: “I agree with your answer”; “Good post”; “Nice job”, etc. Each response to a classmate must indicate that you have read and thought about their post and are responding because something in their post moved you to do so.
