Blog Post One

 I’m reflecting on the Four “I” s of Oppression because it helped me understand more the different ways unfairness shows up in our society. By understanding ideological, internalized, interpersonal, and institutional oppression, I can see how these issues affect people’s lives and contribute to systemic injustices. This awareness is crucial for creating a more inclusive environment, especially in education.   Ideological Oppression: This type stems from our beliefs and what society often considers “common sense.” For instance, calling someone a “real girl” or “real boy,” or the idea that pink is for girls and blue is for boys, as Luna Malbroux highlights, reinforces rigid notions of gender. Growing up, I loved fashion and developed my own unique style. I often wore boys' shirts or baggy pants because I found them more comfortable. Because of my choices, people questioned my sexuality and said I wasn’t a “real girl” since I didn’t fit their idea of femininity. In reality, I ju...

   Lisa Delpit explains that problems can arise in classrooms when teachers don’t understand their student’s cultural backgrounds. She says, “The classroom is a place where cultural conflicts can arise when teachers do not understand the cultural backgrounds of their students” (Page 29). In other terms, if teachers don’t know about or include the different cultures of their students, it can make learning harder and make students feel like they don’t belong. When teaching doesn’t match student’s backgrounds, it can lead to misunderstandings and make the school feel less welcoming. Understanding and including student’s cultures can help them feel more connected. In schools, teachers have much control over what and how things are taught, which can be a problem for students from different backgrounds. Lisa Delpit points out that students might struggle if the classroom rules and ways of teaching don’t match their cultural backgrounds. She says, “When teachers ignore or misundersta...

In this book, it showed how certain traits can provide benefits while others face similar disadvantages. Allan G. Johnson’s book,  Privilege, Power, and Difference , I read about how societal advantages are described unevenly based on characteristics such as race, gender, and social class. Johnson explains that these advantages, called "privilege," often go unnoticed by those who benefit from them. For instance, if you are white or male, you may not recognize the additional support and opportunities you receive because they are so easy to access that they seem normal. These privileges can significantly ease life’s challenges compared to what others might experience. Johnson emphasizes that the issue is not having privilege but rather being unaware of it. He draws a comparison to the SCWAAMP reading, which explores how traits like being male or white are valued in society. Johnson, acknowledging his own position as a white male, admits that he benefits from certain advantages,...