Weekend Discussions (9/1-9/4)

Using the news articles from class as well as your own general knowledge and impressions of our current culture, what do you think is our current state of racial 'awareness'? Which of the following do you agree with?

Our culture (media, television, pop music) tends to ignore aspects of race.

Our culture tends to avoid talking about race.

Our culture portrays and reinforces racial, gender, and sexual stereotypes.

Our culture addresses aspects of race and difference too much.

Please be open and honest. We are growing comfortable with each other as a class, so we are all respectful of each others opinions. Encourage as much dialogue as possible by addressing each others posts; feel free to disagree often if appropriate!