tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279907058741100479.post545070055761226173..comments2023-11-05T01:42:21.855-08:00Comments on Treyning Day: The Issue of Race In Higher EducationDubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14354252500874868042noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279907058741100479.post-89886363468538031772011-01-09T22:11:02.146-08:002011-01-09T22:11:02.146-08:00wow, love the discourse y'all.wow, love the discourse y'all.Dubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354252500874868042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279907058741100479.post-77637334661325086032011-01-09T21:41:51.736-08:002011-01-09T21:41:51.736-08:00Race has definitely affected my experience in unde...Race has definitely affected my experience in undergrad.<br /><br />I am actually in a peer education program that seeks to deconstruct issues around identities such as race, socio-economic status and gender, etc. It is always amazing to me when I'm facilitating a discussion on someone points out how they are color blind. They don't realize that they may not see race because they do not have to deal with the experiences that come with being a person of color. In that area of their identity, they are privileged. Being white is what is normal and like Erin said race doesn't register for them.<br /><br />Most people don't see things as truth when it is not a part of their experience, which is kind of sad to me.<br /><br />Erin also makes a valid point by saying "we all have the tendency to possess is the inability to sympathize with issues that we can't comprehend." It's so true. I didn't realize I have privilege in places because it's not something I do not have to deal with. An example of that would be just being able to walk up stairs. People that are in wheelchairs sometimes have to scavenge to find ramps to get into buildings or elevators to get up some floors.<br /><br />I wish more people acknowledge their privilege.deonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656816188046133078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279907058741100479.post-62933843429958967002011-01-06T13:56:41.798-08:002011-01-06T13:56:41.798-08:00First, let me start by thanking you for your very ...First, let me start by thanking you for your very kind words on my blog. It was flattering, now that I see you are a writer as well, I am over the moon! <br /><br />As a result of this statement: "I’ve heard people say that 'black intellectuals' have a tendency to be cocky." I would LOVE for you to read my newest post. I frequently refer to black males with degrees (disclaimer: don't be offended.) <br /><br />Now, on to YOUR post. I think you are very correct. I think that people are delusional when they say race is an irrelevant issue now. When The Game rapped ...."And fuck Jesse Jackson cause it ain't about race now." I thought it was the most ignorant statement in life. Race still matters. <br /><br />With regard to our white counterparts, I don't think they are naive, I think they are human. Race is a major issue to us, and other minority groups because we know how it feels to be of color in this very white dominant society. White people do not think about race. Period. It does not even register for them. Therefore, a general human trait that we all have the tendency to possess is the inability to sympathize with issues that we can't comprehend. White people, generally speaking, are not ignorant or naive, its just that race is not relevant to their lives. The irrelevance of race for them is what shapes how they feel about affirmative action and other race related programs. Just my thoughts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16743035409839524523noreply@blogger.com