Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Finn: Literacy with an Attitude
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Connections: Finn understands that we cannot grow if we are not challenged. We need knowledge. Is it true that those who work hardest to gain knowledge go the furthest? This question from Finn really stuck out to me. I think of Kimberle Crenshaw's talk on Intersectionality. Emma's dilemma was truly impactful. She has to work so much harder to not face work discrimination. She has to face intersectionality because of her race and gender. However, Kimberle said that intersectionality is hard to resolve if there is no tangible conflict to tackle.According to the intersectionality wheel, it is multifaceted, difficult to solve, and can change throughout one’s life. People can be in different phases during different times of their life. But, that doesn't mean we should avoid the problem.
I am also thinking of the Precious Knowledge video. In Tucson, the students were having sit-ins and protests to fight for Mexican rights. Students were arrested and were given a court date. TUSD even wanted to cancel their Raza studies program. They were unstoppable. They wanted to keep fighting the issues. They invited Senator Huppenthal to visit Mr. Acosta's class. The senator argued that their argument to keep ethnic studies continuing wasn't validated because they weren't even recognizing white history (Ben Franklin's pictures were not up in the classroom, like their artwork was).
The students seem to be running in circles and not finding a solution. Unfortunately, TUSD ended up canceling the Raza studies program and reassigned teachers. The belief that race is no longer in issue is incorrect. Those who have prestigious jobs and are well-educated still believe this. Perhaps knowledge gains power and knowledge can be gained through experiences and advocating for what you believe in, not just classroom settings.
How can we stop underestimating children in classrooms and stop holding back information to teach them?
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You're so right that unfortunately individuals based on their gender, age and race often have to work harder than others. We definitely need to stop underestimating children in classrooms and encourage them to show us how we can educate them best.
ReplyDeleteKayla, these were very thoughtful connections made between some of the more powerful readings/videos that we have studied. It is so unfortunate that the way forward seems to be through revealing the intentions behind programs like the Raza program, but if nobody is willing to listen, nothing ever changes. I was speechless during that movie, when all of the old white men pretty much said: "we know exactly what you are doing in that classroom" when nobody had even gone to see in person. We can only hope that society changes for the better, and listens closely to big thinkers and social justice reformers like Kimberle Crenshaw.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive connections to our other readings and videos. I did not catch a lot of these reading through Finn, but it really does all relate to each other. Each of these authors explains how discrimination is applied to all aspects of life.
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