ASA 115 001
Week 6 Reading Blog
This week, our theme is "New Frontiers in Mixed Race Studies", which I predict will mainly center on how mixed race as a concept but also in teaching has expanded widely to be more inclusive of others' experiences and backgrounds. In “The Current State of Multiracial Discourse” by Molly Littlewood McKibbin, I found that the reading's ultimate goal is to showcase that mixed race challenges the notions and racial constructions set forth by societal forces in power. I think that this is important to note especially when taking into consideration the distinct identities that multiracial folks hold and the varying perceptions of aforementioned identities. These issues are crucial to analyze and critically evaluate in order to properly understand the experience as well as the impact it has in changing our perspectives onto what "race" means and whether the concept of race should have as much of a role that it does.
Multiraciality is important to preserve and needs to be properly recognized on a local but also political level. In validating these people and assessing the problems associated with established racial hierarchies, we further develop our perceptions of these individuals. In diversifying our livelihoods, it is critical to realize that colorism largely and negatively impacts groups on basis of racial categorization (by phenotype). When reflecting upon segregation laws and the infamous "separate but equal" ruling of Plessy v. Ferguson, we should not feign ignorance and mistakenly believe that racism is no longer pervasive in society. These issues are still relevant as of today, especially with how divided our nations continue to become.
Tying together the overarching themes of the reading and my own personal inferences, I wonder: how can we challenge our own perceptions that can be fueled by internalized racism? How can we be more culturally sensitive and aware? Does our language play a role in how we can approach these topics and how should we adjust our diction to ensure that we avoid uncomfortable situations on the topic of race?
In “Things Not To Say To Someone of Mixed Race” by BBC Three, the mixed race individuals in the video explain just how damaging preconceptions can be; tackling these types of issues are not something that can be done alone. It is important to hold these types of interviews and record these stories so that people are able to gain a better grasp of what is appropriate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8sY29iN0-c
Multiraciality is important to preserve and needs to be properly recognized on a local but also political level. In validating these people and assessing the problems associated with established racial hierarchies, we further develop our perceptions of these individuals. In diversifying our livelihoods, it is critical to realize that colorism largely and negatively impacts groups on basis of racial categorization (by phenotype). When reflecting upon segregation laws and the infamous "separate but equal" ruling of Plessy v. Ferguson, we should not feign ignorance and mistakenly believe that racism is no longer pervasive in society. These issues are still relevant as of today, especially with how divided our nations continue to become.
Tying together the overarching themes of the reading and my own personal inferences, I wonder: how can we challenge our own perceptions that can be fueled by internalized racism? How can we be more culturally sensitive and aware? Does our language play a role in how we can approach these topics and how should we adjust our diction to ensure that we avoid uncomfortable situations on the topic of race?
In “Things Not To Say To Someone of Mixed Race” by BBC Three, the mixed race individuals in the video explain just how damaging preconceptions can be; tackling these types of issues are not something that can be done alone. It is important to hold these types of interviews and record these stories so that people are able to gain a better grasp of what is appropriate.
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