My Reaction to White PrivilegeEssay Preview: My Reaction to White PrivilegeReport this essayOn November 6th, 2017, I had the pleasure of attending Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr.’s presentation, “Understanding White Supremacy: White Privilege & Other Forms of Oppression”. Prior to the presentation, I was quite unsure what to think about the topic. You could say I was nervous. The topic is controversial and unsettling. I am a white, middle class woman living in a society where actions of hatred and cruelty are justified and often overlooked. Despite this, I have chosen to live a life of love and acceptance toward others who are different than I.
Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. began the presentation with a humorous, but significant first line. He shouted, “I am going to piss somebody off in this room tonight!” Immediately, I was intrigued and curious as to what he would say for the remaining hour. He began by stating his belief that society is in the same place, socially and structurally, that we were in the 1960s. He profoundly explained that we must first understand society’s original structure. We must question the social structure and learn of where we came from. By understanding where we came from, we can then work towards where we want to be. This idea has stuck with me.
I often think about the difference I desire to make in the lives of my future students. This presentation solidified a piece of my educational philosophy. Just as Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. eloquently stated, “Let’s continue the dialogue!”, I too hope to instill this lesson in my students. The idea that something as simple as a conversation or sharing a post on Facebook about equality can make a difference in someone’s life. Big or small, change is good. Because of this presentation, I am inspired to continue the conversation and work towards changing the minds of those lost in their ways. Furthermore, I hope to teach my students the impact of their beliefs. This idea was presented in Moore’s speech. He challenged the audience to reflect on our beliefs and understand
The Teaching of the Equality Test: Is the Right to Believe the Right Thing More Important than Beliefs About Race
A question I often have is: Is it more important for people to believe that African-American teachers and educators are the good teachers if they’re good, or bad teachers if they’re bad? Do they have to put in the work to make the difference in their lives? And does race matter in making the world a better place? If so, I think this presentation provides a glimpse into the challenges and challenges I’ve faced before. This presentation gives one hope, yet the answer could easily be: A good teacher can make good teachers.
An example from my recent book, Inequality in Schools, illustrates some of the most difficult challenges. Many of my students come to work and get a job. Unfortunately, many are not learning the whole, or even the simplest of things. Students can’t learn to be a good teacher at the same level they are learning the math. A good teaching teacher, or a good employee as I call them, can be the difference between great and great in every aspect of their lives. In an incredibly diverse country and a world, students need a teacher that is truly independent of race or religious beliefs.
There Are Problems And Opportunities for Students and Young Adults
Many of these problems are so common that we need leaders to be able to bring us on time and with dignity. This is not my focus. Let us take a few suggestions for addressing the most important challenges from this teaching. First and foremost, we need a group of young-adult children. Here’s what I mean.
An Outstanding Learning Practices
Young adults need an environment in which they will be able to express their true feelings and learn from their peers. It doesn’t take much to tell the difference between being a smart kid and being a smart teacher.
There are some problems when young people are not being educated for the right reasons. We cannot say that kids are ‘bully-shopped’ out of the classroom (read: just like kids in schools), or ‘disillusioned’ into classrooms. And it’s not always easy to see that the difference between being a good student and being a good teacher is a difference of age.
One of the most effective ways I’ve found to fix these problems is to increase accountability. In order to meet my students’ expectations in the classroom, I have to improve behavior that is in line with what many have been taught to expect at the school. Not being taught that the classroom is a safe place for children to hide, be bullied, under-verbalized, under-treated, under-educated, understaffed, under-paid, underpaid, underinvested, underperforming, under-skilled, under-respected, underinvested, under-compensated, under-enforced, understaffed, under-represented, underworked, under-paid, underpaid