tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302121298439588902.post5142906772035718940..comments2023-09-06T12:59:44.339-07:00Comments on mommy-opinion: Red and Yellow, "African American" and "Caucasian"... or something like that.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567435899921454355noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302121298439588902.post-78953576117920961652011-01-31T18:27:37.578-08:002011-01-31T18:27:37.578-08:00In education, we are learning that it is not good ...In education, we are learning that it is not good to be "color blind" to race. The reason for this is that a person's race is one element that makes them who they are, and by ignoring it, we are sending the message that it does not matter. Consciously or subconsciously, whites often send the message that other races need to be more like ours, and that our race and culture are superior. We look down on dialects as being "improper grammar" or "poorly educated."<br /><br />Survey questions about a person's race perpetuate racism by categorizing race in heterogeneous groups. Often, a category will be as broad as "White/European/Middle Eastern" or "Asian/Indian." Within these groups, there are pretty big differences in the cultural background that makes up the person. I guess a solution would be to have a write-in line for people to identify themselves as they wish to, rather than be required to make a choice between categories. Especially with the increase in blended races. Regardless, as individuals, we really need to evaluate our behaviors and language as we interact with the many people in our diverse world, and work to rid ourselves of racist qualities. Throughout this recent diversity training I am involved in, I am learning that there are so many things white people do every day without even realizing we are exhibiting racism, or showing favoritism to our race. It's a tough world every day for minorities.Jen Rogers @ Gallimorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05204275476780137493noreply@blogger.com