Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Race Debate, Part II
Interesting debate today in one of my English classes: When you first walk into class on your first day what do you notice first? There were two answers from everyone: the race of the teacher and the gender. It was interesting to see just how connected classes are and ow race is somehow at the forefront of some many conversations. I went with race as my answer by the way.
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That is a very interesting question. I don't think I ever really thought about it before. But looking back I would have to say that I would notice the gender first. The interesting thing about this is, I am not sure it is something that can be avoided. These differences among us are things that are hard not to see, I think they only really become a problem if you use them against that person. Though it would help all around if we could simply ignore these features.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to pick one I guess i notice gender first too. But like Dan I never really thought about it before. It is an interesting question. I think it's human nature to immediately notice physical features, it's how you let those physical features affect your judgement of that person.
ReplyDeletei usually notice gender first as well
ReplyDeletebut after i wait to see if they are going to be ok loose and have fun, or just a teaching drone