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Case: Dealing with Teenagers and Race
I am a teacher who has a lot of interaction with students both in the classroom and in various extra curricular activities after school. I very must dislike how many students of all races speak about race sometimes, but I also sometimes wonder if my view of what they are talking about is different from how their generation is dealing with race. Students will make light of their own race and sometimes bring up racial stereotypes in a tongue in cheek way usually talking about one of their closest friends. As a white male teacher, I sometimes am not sure how to handle some of these situations, especially when it comes from students of other races about their own race. I realize that an overreaction on my part in some cases may make the student who is being targeted feel safe, but at other times may bring extra attention to the situation and cause embarrassment to the student.
My question mainly is focused on how the current generation of teenagers view race and how are they handling racial differences? How do we navigate what may be offensive to my generation while understanding what is not offensive to the current generation?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Communication is key with students these days. The slurs that we would have been in fist fights over when I was in school (not THAT long ago) are now terms of endearment. In my language arts class, we do a lot of work with fiction and non-fiction pieces related to race and stereotypes of all kind. Many students just have no idea what the words and ideas actually mean. The readings and open conversations on race, stereotypes, and discrimination are generally eye-opening for these students and I see a tremendous change in language. |
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| Comments: I agree that communication is the key to connecting with students these days. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2014 5:09 pm |
| Rated By: Amanda Meredith |
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| Comments: Nice solution. Reading is a great way to provide students with more information on racial issues. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2014 9:03 pm |
| Rated By: Megan Lee |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2014 11:33 pm |
| Rated By: Doniesha |
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| Comments: I agree; as much as possible, students need to be taught the history of these words and stereotypes and maybe then they will realize how ignorant it is to use them. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 12:59 am |
| Rated By: uZyvaP |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this because students might not know the meaning of words and use them inappropriately. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 8:59 pm |
| Rated By: apened |
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| Comments: The response comes from a teacher who clearly has some experience with races issues in the classroom. Establishing rules and opening up the discussion will not only set boundaries for the students, but also give the teacher a chance to understand the students point of view. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:41 pm |
| Rated By: Lauren Hill |
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| Comments: I think this solution would be helpful in this given situation. |
| Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:10 am |
| Rated By: duGyJy |
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| Comments: i like the idea of open communication about race and stereotypes this way everyone can have a say on their own opinion. |
| Rated On: October 20, 2014 1:18 am |
| Rated By: Christie Gerlach |
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| Comments: This is the best solution |
| Rated On: October 20, 2014 3:17 am |
| Rated By: Neyvis Mendoza |
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| Comments: I agree with this post. Involve all of the students in an activity that you think will make them think twice of what terms or racial slurs they use. |
| Rated On: October 21, 2014 10:08 pm |
| Rated By: yVuLyR |
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| Comments: This solution addresses the question of how this teacher can educate himself/herself on current communication trends with teenagers about race. It offers ways to educate and inform students on this issue as well. |
| Rated On: October 25, 2014 7:56 pm |
| Rated By: VeHyge |
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| Comments: I agree that the students may need to be educated on the severity and power of their words. |
| Rated On: February 25, 2015 7:22 pm |
| Rated By: aNaQev |
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| Comments: yes I agree |
| Rated On: February 26, 2015 5:43 pm |
| Rated By: aSaByN |
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| Comments: I like the suggestion of reading stories showing the history of these terms and how they aren't welcome by everyone. |
| Rated On: February 26, 2015 10:10 pm |
| Rated By: BeMyDu |
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| Comments: Absolutely many times the words that are used in a negative concept from the past are now thrown around in mild situations, education of these topics is a must! |
| Rated On: March 1, 2015 4:03 am |
| Rated By: Qebysu |
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| Comments: This is a great idea, referencing the past and showing them the history behind the words will give them a greater respect for the meanings behind the words and give them a deeper insight on their own heritage and culture. |
| Rated On: March 1, 2015 4:10 am |
| Rated By: Charity Knowles |
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| Comments: I believe that knowledge is power, and if students knew more about where the things they are saying came from, teaching them could make them change their behaviors. |
| Rated On: March 2, 2015 3:53 am |
| Rated By: SeRuru |
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| Comments: I love that you are using literature to start the conversation about race. |
| Rated On: October 13, 2015 2:27 am |
| Rated By: uVeWar |
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| Comments: I agreed with this solution. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2015 4:30 pm |
| Rated By: buHeNy |
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| Comments: This solution seems to be the least useful. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2015 11:53 pm |
| Rated By: Robert Hendler |
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| Comments: This is a great idea, a lot of times students just do not know how offensive the terms they are using mean. Having an idea of the history behind it would hopefully help open their eyes a bit. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2015 3:11 am |
| Rated By: XequMa |
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| Comments: Thanks for sharing. |
| Rated On: March 6, 2016 9:12 pm |
| Rated By: ReTepy |
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| Comments: This is a great solution! |
| Rated On: October 19, 2016 12:53 am |
| Rated By: Elisa Perez |
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| Comments: It's important to clarify what each word/term/phrase means and how it can be perceived from all persons who hear it. |
| Rated On: October 24, 2016 12:37 am |
| Rated By: Aja Galioto |
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| Comments: Excellent! |
| Rated On: March 6, 2017 3:23 am |
| Rated By: jyvubu |
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| Comments: I agree that communication is key. |
| Rated On: March 6, 2017 3:26 am |
| Rated By: Hasena Kurtić |
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| Comments: I really like you suggestion of using literature, both fictional and non-fictional, to help bring realization of what certain ideals and words truly mean. In my high school English classes, my favorite was reading because I believe it helped me to look at many issues through a different perspective. Sometimes just seeing an issue through a character in a book could change someone's opinion on a situation. |
| Rated On: October 11, 2017 3:31 am |
| Rated By: ByGeDa |
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| Comments: Yes, I agree that having an open dialogue may bring the students together to understand how hurtful words can be. |
| Rated On: February 22, 2018 11:04 pm |
| Rated By: aJysah |
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| Comments: I think this is an appropriate answer. |
| Rated On: February 25, 2018 7:15 pm |
| Rated By: yqeQag |
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| Comments: I would do exactly this. |
| Rated On: February 25, 2018 11:57 pm |
| Rated By: DuTepy |
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| Comments: This solution is both reasonable and original. I really like this solution and would use it if I found myself in a similar situation. |
| Rated On: February 26, 2018 3:24 am |
| Rated By: Samantha Rey |
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| Comments: i agree |
| Rated On: October 27, 2018 4:39 pm |
| Rated By: Carla Crumb |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would do exactly this. |
| Rated On: February 24, 2019 10:18 pm |
| Rated By: yzysuZ |
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| Rated On: October 21, 2019 2:47 am |
| Rated By: ZySaje |
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| Comments: I agree that open conversation about race can lead to greater understanding among both students and teachers. |
| Rated On: October 9, 2020 5:16 pm |
| Rated By: vydeDe |
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| Comments: I think this has the opportunity of being a really great teaching opportunity |
| Rated On: October 19, 2020 3:44 am |
| Rated By: ezesaL |
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| Comments: I agree with this |
| Rated On: March 3, 2021 2:46 pm |
| Rated By: Olivia Crumpacker |
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| Comments: This is good advice for the teacher. |
| Rated On: October 31, 2021 8:07 am |
| Rated By: aPeQyG |
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| Comments: I think this is a good approach to this solution. |
| Rated On: October 31, 2021 2:02 pm |
| Rated By: Pearl Reberkenny |
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| Comments: I agree, overall communication is the key to finding a solution |
| Rated On: October 31, 2021 9:49 pm |
| Rated By: egamyp |
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