It’s easy to target certain schools in specific areas of our nation regarding how they shape our students about inequality, to say the least, but nonetheless inequality occurs in EVERY school. According to Shedd, “It's a burden, but it's an important skill set that prepares them later on for inequality with a different face, for working in corporate America and being the only minority or walking down the street and having to disarm people who think they'll be robbed.” To a certain extent the educational system’s methods are setting us up to fail as they play a major factor by molding our behaviors and creating authority figure mindsets with impunity. Whether it be the condescending undermining CEO of a major corporation or the leader of a gang, both individuals can have the egocentric mentality that can perceive the other’s socioeconomic class to be toxic to society. At the end of the day, expectations lead to the negative outcomes such as inequality that can be molded by schools.
Through the perspective of conflict theory, whether it’s disarming other people who think they’ll be robbed walking down the street by the minority or the minority who quickly concludes that they’re going to be socioeconomically profiled by the higher class management because of the job interviewer’s status are two different perspectives of inequality taught and learned in our schools; although we’re encouraged to think outside the box of conformity, we’re still conditioned to settle and accept that we (the youth of our nation) were never meant to become anything more than what was preordained by our educational system. In other words, our aspirations were meant to remain a dream or at least a wish. For instance, big/tall muscular males are encouraged to join sports in high school and then molded to pursue a college education through that athletic talent, which in turn will hopefully lead to a promising career in sports. All the while the much smaller dainty males are encouraged to sharpen their intellectual or artistic skills by joining extracurricular activities such as the debate team or band, which are great qualities to have when applying for Ivy Leagues if not other state universities at the very least. Females are placed in either home ec or typing courses and still expected to fill in clerical positions such as receptionists, secretaries, or personal assistants. Let’s not forget the upper class students who are encouraged to run for student body, while the lower class are expected to fill up the auto, wood, and metal shops. As for the middle class students, their place is to simply show up to school or at least have a note to excuse their absence and keep up that “C” average grade. No matter what, there will always be that one individual or group resisting the predetermined fate of one or many. Hopefully, at the end of the day after the good fight (depending on how you’re looking at it) there will still be a beautiful society to call home.
The blog “Your School Shapes How You Think About Inequality” was slightly informative simply because it was based on only four public high schools in Chicago, throughout the entire nation of America, but nonetheless the racial profiling and typical negative stereotypes in regards to the inequality endured and condoned in the education systems seemed to be on point as these factors illuminated some more of the reality of what goes on in the walls of our classrooms; how some students are favored more than others or despised, to say the least, because of their socioeconomic class, gender, or ethnicity. I commented on this specific topic because I can recall being singled out most of the time at my high school and being told that I would never amount to anything other than a cashier at McDonald’s, gardener, or even a grunt in the military if I was lucky; on another note, I also recall being picked from my 10th, 11th, 12th grade English teachers as well as by my 12th grade Sociology/Anthropology class teacher from the entire class to work on publishing a book of my compiled writings. In other words, these individuals believed in the potential I carried within, that someday it would flourish and change the world one person at a time. This social issue is relevant in the field of sociology because the value of the lessons behind this matter are what will help determine the outcome of our future generations of leaders and how well we will thrive, yet again, as a society.
Rebekah M. 1.The problem being addressed in this article is that many schools are not diverse enough to provide an understanding for its students about other people’s struggles. Four different schools were focused on for a study and it provided an example of what students learn from their peers. If the student goes to a diverse school they become more aware of the inequalities that their peers may face depending on their race and ethnicity. When a student does not have that same opportunity they became unaware of the inequalities or hardships of others. This causes inequalities to not be noticed, dealt with, and/or changed. 2.Looking at this problem from the conflict theory, one could say that this makes sense why this is happening. These students are kept in the dark so that way certain groups of people can stay in control and on top of those who experience these inequalities. Most of the students that are segregated from others are those of black or Latin descent. Like it states in the article, “TB's school can't confirm that what he experiences is not the norm for everyone else”. This shows that without a diverse environment inequality appears to be something that occurs to everyone. If the students begin to view it that way then there is no need for anything to change in their eyes because it is normal. 3.I think this article opens up the viewpoints of people who may not think about these sort of things. Since I grew up in Burbank I never really realized how unequal everything was until I moved away to New York for a little bit. Sometimes if you never leave your little bubble you won’t see what is truly out there. I hope more articles like this come out so more people become aware of the issues here in America.
I agree with Rebekah that the problem being addressed in this article is that of the lack of diversity in schools, and the way they affect students. In this article, it is argued that students who are not in well segregated schools do not learn about inequalities and injustices due to race, and that problem can be solved with integrating students from all races together. I decided to comment on this post because I believe that Rebekah makes a good point when she discusses that the knowledge acquired through interactions can assist in ending inequalities and discrimination due to race. I also believe that the more we teach children how to interact with other races, the least amount of inequalities that we will have. I believe that this post relates to sociology because the topic discussed here plays an important role in how those children / teens will grow up to be. If schools continue to be segregated, the lack of interactions between races will be non-existent and that can lead to future racism and inequalities. As we know one of the important agents of socialization is education, and peers meaning, most of what young children and teens will learn will be that of what is being taught at their schools. The interactions that they will make with children of other ethnicities or races will benefit them greatly in the future. From a interactionalist theorist perspective, I believe that it is important for interactions to occur between races and ethnicities as they will aid in the evolution of society. For instance, if we start teaching these interactions early on, students will get a sense of "togetherness" instead of exclusiveness. Students of all races and ethnicities will feel as they belong, and minorities will not feel as minorities if schools are equally diverse.
We have taken an interest on the views and perspectives of the kids in schools who have been exposed to forms of discrimination. This blog wants to create that awareness that people aren't really concerned or don't think it is of concern to understand the importance of developing schools to become more diverse. At some schools mentioned in the blog it identifies the location as well pointing out that a certain groups take a different routes home, depending on class but followed by race. With that being said many currently struggle with lack of opportunity and knowledge. People get so used to certain habits that they would not consider to be racist but thankfully to our human nature to compare and adapt we are constantly developing. Not letting young students be exposed is like teaching your child there is no worry in the world then kicking them out of the house and hoping they will make it… there is almost no way that is possible without a crash course of the streets and the game of life. Denying kids to exposure of different race , class, and gender can lead to plenty of conflict with indiviuals and even with the majority. Right now we see movements that challange many of the social habits that were formed due to lack of awareness. we need to have options and different perspectives to actually judge what is fair, this is nothing but knowledge pasted on with peers though our everyday socialization.
I see this perspective through the conflict views lense… there are opportunities taken away due to lack of exposure between diverse kids…… our family peers education culture and location provide all our morals and self defining image. Ina sense we aren’t exposing black or hispanic students the luxury of knowing certain privileges. Many just comform into a certain lifestyle and dont believe anything is wrong. This only strengthens many of the cultural beliefs with one another to a point where they dont know any other options. This is a conflit view partaining to the power of location travel and school versus the exposure to different options and culture to students.
To reflect what i believe is simply humans adapt and should be exposed to as much as possible. Currently way too many confounding factors in our pursuit to happiness and this is one of them. If we change this about schools in different locations then we would see a lot less conformity and better understanding from people. it is important to be able to have this type of empathy and knowledge.We get into many problems and a lot has to do with misunderstandings and lack of interest as far as getting to know the others side and understanding the type of exposure one has experienced.
1. The issue the article, “Your School Shapes How You Think About Inequality” faces is one that forces students in a disadvantageous position to attempt to achieve the same goals as others who are more privileged than they. For example, Shedd speaks about students in primarily black schools who face discrimination against authority regularly and think it’s common. Students at a disadvantage are practically set up to fail with the lack of resources and amount of oppression they face. There is a clear dominant ideology present in these Chicago schools and their districts that keep the more privileged students ahead of students in inner city districts by providing more accessible resource for success. Whether consciously or unconsciously, there is a form of low scale ethnocentrism being perpetuated by authority and those in charge of the school systems that place certain students above others. 2. From a conflict perspective it could be said that the status quo is achieved through those in charge dictating which students are put at a disadvantage versus those who are better off. The norm here being, the lack of resources or the systematic racism nonwhite students face, particularly in the Chicago schools Shedd studies. A conflict theorist could also say that those at the top continue to push this agenda to maintain their privilege and keep the inferior in their places, by continuing to better fund schools that have primarily white students in better neighborhoods so that they may grow up to be the next authorities in charge. 3. I think this blog post forces us to examine and call out the injustices being forced upon young and impressionable young minds. It also forces us to reflect on our own past and present situation and where we stand. Will we fight for change and an equal chance for all or sit idly by while our younger and dependent generations continue to fight for an equal chance just as they have done for numerous years. I commented on this blog post because I had a general idea of the effects that your socioeconomic situation poses on your educational status but wanted to know more in depth about someone’s observations and how students actually deal with the situations they are in, be it privileged or not. This is a relevant social issue because education is the one system we count on to fill our people with knowledge, especially our younger generation who have big aspirations to move on and fulfill their dreams. We can have a society of intelligent minds who are not held back by restrictions set upon them by those in charge if there is a push to change the ever present shadow of social injustice.
Rita B. I agree with Sierra on her view point of the article, “Your School Shapes How You Think About Inequality” . In this article the author described that students who are not in well segregated schools do not learn about inequalities and injustices due to race, and how that problem can be solved with integrating students from all races together and how students at a disadvantage are practically set up to fail with the lack of resources and amount of oppression they face. In America school funding is acquired by property tax money which means wealthier communities will have greater funding and resources to succeed. It is very unfortunate that certain races fall in those neighborhoods and are perceived in a certain way.The part that really caught my attention was in the conclusion where she talks about injustices being forced upon young and impressionable young minds and forces us to reflect on our own past and present situation and where we stand. She stated how we fight for change and an equal chance for all or sit idly by while our younger and dependent generations continue to fight for an equal chance just as they have done for numerous years.A functionalist would say that everybody leans on each other to function properly. If society was not made this way it would fall apart. But a person's race should not determine their social position in any way, and children need to learn that from a young age so they can grow in a functionalists world.
Nayiri K. 1. This article talks about how what school a child attends shapes their view of others around them and can contribute to attitudes about inequality. Children who are exposed to an environment with a diverse group of people understand injustice and inequality a lot better than children who go to school where there is no diversity. As a person grows up, what surrounds us is a huge factor in the type of person we become. If, from a young age, one is exposed to racial injustices and they are taught that everyone should be treated equally. It is very important that kids are taught to respect one another from a young age no matter what background they come from. No one person is better than another in any way and that should be something that is understood amongst all. 2) From a functionalist perspective, we all lean on each other in order for society to function properly. We must all respect and appreciate each other, despite the differences between us. If we do not, society will fall apart. This is why it is absolutely essential for children to learn to do this from a young age. It is quite unfortunate that racism is still such a large problem that lingers in society and it is quite often ignored and not paid much attention to, but it is so important to make sure children are positively influenced to be better, instead of learning to discriminate against someone just because they do not look like them. 3) This article is very relevant to today's society. We frown upon the tragic events in history caused by racism and one group of people believing they are superior to another, but racism still silently (or maybe not so silently anymore) lingers upon us. It is so shameful that one person can truly believe that they overpower another because of the color of their skin. All of society should take a stand against this, starting from teaching children, no matter what kind of school they go to, that racism is simply wrong.
1. This article talks about if students know they lived in know about being treated different because of the schools they go to, what neighborhood they come from and their race.the issue is that student and schools do separate each other because of them.there is students who don't have the same advantage as others or are treat them equality but i strongly agree everyone should be given the same opportunities. 2.in the interactionist perspective, people should be giving each other the opportunity to get along but give like students the same advantages as the students we are learning either way. its not about forcing each other to get along but giving it a try to learn and hear other peoples ideas. it shouldn't matter if you graduated from a public,Private or charter schools or what neighborhood students come from students are still young and can learn as long as they want too. 3. i really like the blog post because i get to give my opinion about the articles. i comment in this topic because i can relate to in coming from a public school where i was mostly surrounded by Mexicans i did get to feel that difference between schools and neighborhood. this social issue is related to sociology because student gives different the problem of inequality says a lot.
1. The problem stated in this article is that if schools are not diverse, students are unaware of the experiences of others. Carla Shedd followed four schools to prove this issue. Two of the schools were segrated and the other two were fairly diverse. Alex, a student attending one of the more diverse schools, was shopping with his friends at a mall. A security guard kicked out Alex's African-American friends because he believed they were shoplifting. TB, a student attending a segregated school, believes that being searched by police is a norm. As you can see, students who attend diverse schools are more aware of the inequalities that others experience while students that didn't, view these inequalities as normal.
2. A conflict theorist would say that the inequalites minorities experience are due to the domination and power that whites and Asians have. Students at segregated schools do not realize that inequality is not normal and this occurs because they do not have the opportunity to get insight on other people's experiences. This can be seen in Alex's and TB's experiences.
3. I thought this article brings awareness that inequality and discrimination is not normal. In addition, diversity in schools has an impact on the students because they are able to get an insight on what others experience. I decided to comment on this blog post because I am a minority and I live in a neighborhood where most people are minorities. I have witnessed police officers pulling several people over while in White neighborhoods, this is rarely seen. I have even seen police officers help White people where as this is hardly seen in my neighborhood. This article is relevant to today's society.
Maryori A. In this article show us how the schools where children receive the education affects the way children think about their selves and their surroundings. However, It seems necessary to increasing race diversity in the education system (schools). Consequently, increasing diversity could prepare children to increase their acceptance and tolerance toward other ethnic groups, genders, and different social classes. In other words everything that creates inequality. Therefore this diversity could allow all the students to experience the same privileges education wise, and at the same time be exposed to expand the way they think about their opportunities in life. Not leaving behind that these differences like Carla Shedd shared about inequality between children and how this could also bring a positive outcome, as she mentioned: “It's a burden, but it's an important skill set that prepares them later on for inequality with a different face”, this exposure to inequality will allow children to approach life more successfully. Nevertheless, his could decrease the perception and the generalized prejudices society has against the minorities groups, in this case Hispanics and African Americans. Is important to provide children with better education and social experiences, because it is fundamental to shaped their future opportunities and how they will approach life.
Based on the conflict theory schools are helping to create and increase this inequality by not changing their system and instead reproducing it. The increased number of private schools, and segregated schools seems to be becoming more common. Therefore, are creating limitations to those students in the minority groups, and increasing inequality as consequence. On the other hand, the dominant groups like whites in the school system is decreasing African American’s and Hispanic children’s the opportunity to interact and have equal learning opportunities about formal norms, values and interpersonal skills. However, is important to understand that children in segregated schools are growing up not knowing that inequalities and some injustices against their race are not normal. This article show the reader the importance of increasing diversity in school, so children can grow up with a more open view to the multicultural pot in where they live in. With the goal in mind, that these differences between minority and dominant groups will eventually become normal or accepted by society, in order to increase equal treatment. I commented on this because I believe that the education system can change children perception about inequality. In my case I feel the difference, because I come from a Hispanic country and I feel that some people prejudice, or their lack of knowledge placed all Hispanics in the same bag, for some we all come from Mexico, we all came illegal to this country, or we all come from a low income family, which is not the case of many of us. Another erroneous view is the case of African Americans where society place them as deviants, like the example of Alex in this article, where the security police pull only the 3 black kids out of the mixed group because he believed that they were shoplifting, he didn’t doubt about the rest, he went directly to the African Americans. Unfortunately, people sometimes is forced to believe that inequality is normal, just because they haven’t have the chance to have different experiences neither the opportunity to be treated with respect. I believe that people in these days are lacking education and tolerance toward others. Therefore exposing children to diversity cultures in the school could decrease inequality
Fernando L.
ReplyDeleteIt’s easy to target certain schools in specific areas of our nation regarding how they shape our students about inequality, to say the least, but nonetheless inequality occurs in EVERY school. According to Shedd, “It's a burden, but it's an important skill set that prepares them later on for inequality with a different face, for working in corporate America and being the only minority or walking down the street and having to disarm people who think they'll be robbed.” To a certain extent the educational system’s methods are setting us up to fail as they play a major factor by molding our behaviors and creating authority figure mindsets with impunity. Whether it be the condescending undermining CEO of a major corporation or the leader of a gang, both individuals can have the egocentric mentality that can perceive the other’s socioeconomic class to be toxic to society. At the end of the day, expectations lead to the negative outcomes such as inequality that can be molded by schools.
DeleteThrough the perspective of conflict theory, whether it’s disarming other people who think they’ll be robbed walking down the street by the minority or the minority who quickly concludes that they’re going to be socioeconomically profiled by the higher class management because of the job interviewer’s status are two different perspectives of inequality taught and learned in our schools; although we’re encouraged to think outside the box of conformity, we’re still conditioned to settle and accept that we (the youth of our nation) were never meant to become anything more than what was preordained by our educational system. In other words, our aspirations were meant to remain a dream or at least a wish. For instance, big/tall muscular males are encouraged to join sports in high school and then molded to pursue a college education through that athletic talent, which in turn will hopefully lead to a promising career in sports. All the while the much smaller dainty males are encouraged to sharpen their intellectual or artistic skills by joining extracurricular activities such as the debate team or band, which are great qualities to have when applying for Ivy Leagues if not other state universities at the very least. Females are placed in either home ec or typing courses and still expected to fill in clerical positions such as receptionists, secretaries, or personal assistants. Let’s not forget the upper class students who are encouraged to run for student body, while the lower class are expected to fill up the auto, wood, and metal shops. As for the middle class students, their place is to simply show up to school or at least have a note to excuse their absence and keep up that “C” average grade. No matter what, there will always be that one individual or group resisting the predetermined fate of one or many. Hopefully, at the end of the day after the good fight (depending on how you’re looking at it) there will still be a beautiful society to call home.
The blog “Your School Shapes How You Think About Inequality” was slightly informative simply because it was based on only four public high schools in Chicago, throughout the entire nation of America, but nonetheless the racial profiling and typical negative stereotypes in regards to the inequality endured and condoned in the education systems seemed to be on point as these factors illuminated some more of the reality of what goes on in the walls of our classrooms; how some students are favored more than others or despised, to say the least, because of their socioeconomic class, gender, or ethnicity. I commented on this specific topic because I can recall being singled out most of the time at my high school and being told that I would never amount to anything other than a cashier at McDonald’s, gardener, or even a grunt in the military if I was lucky; on another note, I also recall being picked from my 10th, 11th, 12th grade English teachers as well as by my 12th grade Sociology/Anthropology class teacher from the entire class to work on publishing a book of my compiled writings. In other words, these individuals believed in the potential I carried within, that someday it would flourish and change the world one person at a time. This social issue is relevant in the field of sociology because the value of the lessons behind this matter are what will help determine the outcome of our future generations of leaders and how well we will thrive, yet again, as a society.
DeleteSierra V. W.
ReplyDeleteRebekah M.
ReplyDelete1.The problem being addressed in this article is that many schools are not diverse enough to provide an understanding for its students about other people’s struggles. Four different schools were focused on for a study and it provided an example of what students learn from their peers. If the student goes to a diverse school they become more aware of the inequalities that their peers may face depending on their race and ethnicity. When a student does not have that same opportunity they became unaware of the inequalities or hardships of others. This causes inequalities to not be noticed, dealt with, and/or changed.
2.Looking at this problem from the conflict theory, one could say that this makes sense why this is happening. These students are kept in the dark so that way certain groups of people can stay in control and on top of those who experience these inequalities. Most of the students that are segregated from others are those of black or Latin descent. Like it states in the article, “TB's school can't confirm that what he experiences is not the norm for everyone else”. This shows that without a diverse environment inequality appears to be something that occurs to everyone. If the students begin to view it that way then there is no need for anything to change in their eyes because it is normal.
3.I think this article opens up the viewpoints of people who may not think about these sort of things. Since I grew up in Burbank I never really realized how unequal everything was until I moved away to New York for a little bit. Sometimes if you never leave your little bubble you won’t see what is truly out there. I hope more articles like this come out so more people become aware of the issues here in America.
Jessica R. in repsponse to Rebekah M.
DeleteI agree with Rebekah that the problem being addressed in this article is that of the lack of diversity in schools, and the way they affect students. In this article, it is argued that students who are not in well segregated schools do not learn about inequalities and injustices due to race, and that problem can be solved with integrating students from all races together. I decided to comment on this post because I believe that Rebekah makes a good point when she discusses that the knowledge acquired through interactions can assist in ending inequalities and discrimination due to race. I also believe that the more we teach children how to interact with other races, the least amount of inequalities that we will have. I believe that this post relates to sociology because the topic discussed here plays an important role in how those children / teens will grow up to be. If schools continue to be segregated, the lack of interactions between races will be non-existent and that can lead to future racism and inequalities. As we know one of the important agents of socialization is education, and peers meaning, most of what young children and teens will learn will be that of what is being taught at their schools. The interactions that they will make with children of other ethnicities or races will benefit them greatly in the future.
From a interactionalist theorist perspective, I believe that it is important for interactions to occur between races and ethnicities as they will aid in the evolution of society. For instance, if we start teaching these interactions early on, students will get a sense of "togetherness" instead of exclusiveness. Students of all races and ethnicities will feel as they belong, and minorities will not feel as minorities if schools are equally diverse.
Rudy Arredondo
ReplyDeleteWe have taken an interest on the views and perspectives of the kids in schools who have been exposed to forms of discrimination. This blog wants to create that awareness that people aren't really concerned or don't think it is of concern to understand the importance of developing schools to become more diverse. At some schools mentioned in the blog it identifies the location as well pointing out that a certain groups take a different routes home, depending on class but followed by race. With that being said many currently struggle with lack of opportunity and knowledge. People get so used to certain habits that they would not consider to be racist but thankfully to our human nature to compare and adapt we are constantly developing. Not letting young students be exposed is like teaching your child there is no worry in the world then kicking them out of the house and hoping they will make it… there is almost no way that is possible without a crash course of the streets and the game of life. Denying kids to exposure of different race , class, and gender can lead to plenty of conflict with indiviuals and even with the majority. Right now we see movements that challange many of the social habits that were formed due to lack of awareness. we need to have options and different perspectives to actually judge what is fair, this is nothing but knowledge pasted on with peers though our everyday socialization.
DeleteI see this perspective through the conflict views lense… there are opportunities taken away due to lack of exposure between diverse kids…… our family peers education culture and location provide all our morals and self defining image. Ina sense we aren’t exposing black or hispanic students the luxury of knowing certain privileges. Many just comform into a certain lifestyle and dont believe anything is wrong. This only strengthens many of the cultural beliefs with one another to a point where they dont know any other options. This is a conflit view partaining to the power of location travel and school versus the exposure to different options and culture to students.
To reflect what i believe is simply humans adapt and should be exposed to as much as possible. Currently way too many confounding factors in our pursuit to happiness and this is one of them. If we change this about schools in different locations then we would see a lot less conformity and better understanding from people. it is important to be able to have this type of empathy and knowledge.We get into many problems and a lot has to do with misunderstandings and lack of interest as far as getting to know the others side and understanding the type of exposure one has experienced.
Jose Castro
ReplyDeleteSierra V. W.
ReplyDelete1. The issue the article, “Your School Shapes How You Think About Inequality” faces is one that forces students in a disadvantageous position to attempt to achieve the same goals as others who are more privileged than they. For example, Shedd speaks about students in primarily black schools who face discrimination against authority regularly and think it’s common. Students at a disadvantage are practically set up to fail with the lack of resources and amount of oppression they face. There is a clear dominant ideology present in these Chicago schools and their districts that keep the more privileged students ahead of students in inner city districts by providing more accessible resource for success. Whether consciously or unconsciously, there is a form of low scale ethnocentrism being perpetuated by authority and those in charge of the school systems that place certain students above others.
2. From a conflict perspective it could be said that the status quo is achieved through those in charge dictating which students are put at a disadvantage versus those who are better off. The norm here being, the lack of resources or the systematic racism nonwhite students face, particularly in the Chicago schools Shedd studies. A conflict theorist could also say that those at the top continue to push this agenda to maintain their privilege and keep the inferior in their places, by continuing to better fund schools that have primarily white students in better neighborhoods so that they may grow up to be the next authorities in charge.
3. I think this blog post forces us to examine and call out the injustices being forced upon young and impressionable young minds. It also forces us to reflect on our own past and present situation and where we stand. Will we fight for change and an equal chance for all or sit idly by while our younger and dependent generations continue to fight for an equal chance just as they have done for numerous years. I commented on this blog post because I had a general idea of the effects that your socioeconomic situation poses on your educational status but wanted to know more in depth about someone’s observations and how students actually deal with the situations they are in, be it privileged or not. This is a relevant social issue because education is the one system we count on to fill our people with knowledge, especially our younger generation who have big aspirations to move on and fulfill their dreams. We can have a society of intelligent minds who are not held back by restrictions set upon them by those in charge if there is a push to change the ever present shadow of social injustice.
Rita B.
DeleteI agree with Sierra on her view point of the article, “Your School Shapes How You Think About Inequality” . In this article the author described that students who are not in well segregated schools do not learn about inequalities and injustices due to race, and how that problem can be solved with integrating students from all races together and how students at a disadvantage are practically set up to fail with the lack of resources and amount of oppression they face. In America school funding is acquired by property tax money which means wealthier communities will have greater funding and resources to succeed. It is very unfortunate that certain races fall in those neighborhoods and are perceived in a certain way.The part that really caught my attention was in the conclusion where she talks about injustices being forced upon young and impressionable young minds and forces us to reflect on our own past and present situation and where we stand. She stated how we fight for change and an equal chance for all or sit idly by while our younger and dependent generations continue to fight for an equal chance just as they have done for numerous years.A functionalist would say that everybody leans on each other to function properly. If society was not made this way it would fall apart. But a person's race should not determine their social position in any way, and children need to learn that from a young age so they can grow in a functionalists world.
Nayiri K.
ReplyDelete1. This article talks about how what school a child attends shapes their view of others around them and can contribute to attitudes about inequality. Children who are exposed to an environment with a diverse group of people understand injustice and inequality a lot better than children who go to school where there is no diversity. As a person grows up, what surrounds us is a huge factor in the type of person we become. If, from a young age, one is exposed to racial injustices and they are taught that everyone should be treated equally. It is very important that kids are taught to respect one another from a young age no matter what background they come from. No one person is better than another in any way and that should be something that is understood amongst all.
2) From a functionalist perspective, we all lean on each other in order for society to function properly. We must all respect and appreciate each other, despite the differences between us. If we do not, society will fall apart. This is why it is absolutely essential for children to learn to do this from a young age. It is quite unfortunate that racism is still such a large problem that lingers in society and it is quite often ignored and not paid much attention to, but it is so important to make sure children are positively influenced to be better, instead of learning to discriminate against someone just because they do not look like them.
3) This article is very relevant to today's society. We frown upon the tragic events in history caused by racism and one group of people believing they are superior to another, but racism still silently (or maybe not so silently anymore) lingers upon us. It is so shameful that one person can truly believe that they overpower another because of the color of their skin. All of society should take a stand against this, starting from teaching children, no matter what kind of school they go to, that racism is simply wrong.
Aide G.
ReplyDelete1. This article talks about if students know they lived in know about being treated different because of the schools they go to, what neighborhood they come from and their race.the issue is that student and schools do separate each other because of them.there is students who don't have the same advantage as others or are treat them equality but i strongly agree everyone should be given the same opportunities.
Delete2.in the interactionist perspective, people should be giving each other the opportunity to get along but give like students the same advantages as the students we are learning either way. its not about forcing each other to get along but giving it a try to learn and hear other peoples ideas. it shouldn't matter if you graduated from a public,Private or charter schools or what neighborhood students come from students are still young and can learn as long as they want too.
3. i really like the blog post because i get to give my opinion about the articles. i comment in this topic because i can relate to in coming from a public school where i was mostly surrounded by Mexicans i did get to feel that difference between schools and neighborhood. this social issue is related to sociology because student gives different the problem of inequality says a lot.
Jose Castro
ReplyDelete1. The problem stated in this article is that if schools are not diverse, students are unaware of the experiences of others. Carla Shedd followed four schools to prove this issue. Two of the schools were segrated and the other two were fairly diverse. Alex, a student attending one of the more diverse schools, was shopping with his friends at a mall. A security guard kicked out Alex's African-American friends because he believed they were shoplifting. TB, a student attending a segregated school, believes that being searched by police is a norm. As you can see, students who attend diverse schools are more aware of the inequalities that others experience while students that didn't, view these inequalities as normal.
2. A conflict theorist would say that the inequalites minorities experience are due to the domination and power that whites and Asians have. Students at segregated schools do not realize that inequality is not normal and this occurs because they do not have the opportunity to get insight on other people's experiences. This can be seen in Alex's and TB's experiences.
3. I thought this article brings awareness that inequality and discrimination is not normal. In addition, diversity in schools has an impact on the students because they are able to get an insight on what others experience. I decided to comment on this blog post because I am a minority and I live in a neighborhood where most people are minorities. I have witnessed police officers pulling several people over while in White neighborhoods, this is rarely seen. I have even seen police officers help White people where as this is hardly seen in my neighborhood. This article is relevant to today's society.
Maryori A.
DeleteMaryori A.
ReplyDeleteIn this article show us how the schools where children receive the education affects the way children think about their selves and their surroundings. However, It seems necessary to increasing race diversity in the education system (schools). Consequently, increasing diversity could prepare children to increase their acceptance and tolerance toward other ethnic groups, genders, and different social classes. In other words everything that creates inequality. Therefore this diversity could allow all the students to experience the same privileges education wise, and at the same time be exposed to expand the way they think about their opportunities in life. Not leaving behind that these differences like Carla Shedd shared about inequality between children and how this could also bring a positive outcome, as she mentioned: “It's a burden, but it's an important skill set that prepares them later on for inequality with a different face”, this exposure to inequality will allow children to approach life more successfully. Nevertheless, his could decrease the perception and the generalized prejudices society has against the minorities groups, in this case Hispanics and African Americans. Is important to provide children with better education and social experiences, because it is fundamental to shaped their future opportunities and how they will approach life.
Based on the conflict theory schools are helping to create and increase this inequality by not changing their system and instead reproducing it. The increased number of private schools, and segregated schools seems to be becoming more common. Therefore, are creating limitations to those students in the minority groups, and increasing inequality as consequence. On the other hand, the dominant groups like whites in the school system is decreasing African American’s and Hispanic children’s the opportunity to interact and have equal learning opportunities about formal norms, values and interpersonal skills. However, is important to understand that children in segregated schools are growing up not knowing that inequalities and some injustices against their race are not normal.
This article show the reader the importance of increasing diversity in school, so children can grow up with a more open view to the multicultural pot in where they live in. With the goal in mind, that these differences between minority and dominant groups will eventually become normal or accepted by society, in order to increase equal treatment. I commented on this because I believe that the education system can change children perception about inequality. In my case I feel the difference, because I come from a Hispanic country and I feel that some people prejudice, or their lack of knowledge placed all Hispanics in the same bag, for some we all come from Mexico, we all came illegal to this country, or we all come from a low income family, which is not the case of many of us. Another erroneous view is the case of African Americans where society place them as deviants, like the example of Alex in this article, where the security police pull only the 3 black kids out of the mixed group because he believed that they were shoplifting, he didn’t doubt about the rest, he went directly to the African Americans. Unfortunately, people sometimes is forced to believe that inequality is normal, just because they haven’t have the chance to have different experiences neither the opportunity to be treated with respect. I believe that people in these days are lacking education and tolerance toward others. Therefore exposing children to diversity cultures in the school could decrease inequality
Maryori A.
ReplyDeleteHere are some links to show Race and Inequality in schools, and the perception of children and teens about this problem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sff2N8rez_8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OKgUdQF-Fg