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1.) Please follow the link to watch the movie, titled A Class Divided, and answer the following questions. Who in the film determined which differences matter? Who do you think decides in real life?
What lesson did you learn from the film? What scene do you think will stay with you?
Both Elliott and her former students talk about whether or not this exercise should be done with all children. What do you think? If the exercise could be harmful to children, as Elliott suggests, what do you think actual discrimination might do?
2.) Conduct research on an existing Native American or Alaska Native clans/tribes in your local area or state (you may choose a non-local tribe, though it may be more difficult to gain information). Please identify and discuss associated values, beliefs, norms, practices, critical historical and current issues, and so on, related to one of the tribes, as well as tribal structure, leadership, spirituality; language(s) spoken; how group members self-identify; perceptions of illness causation and healing; local, state, and federal resources available for members of this group. If you plan to interview someone as part of your research, please remember to remain respectful and avoid any micro aggressions. Remember to cite your sources. Remember the criteria: Original post (30 points) should be posted by Thursdays 11:59pm. Your original post should be total at least 600 words (NOT including reference) in length and cite the chapters and/or supplemental material being covered in that module at least 3 times. Citations and references should follow APA format.
Replies to peers(5 points each – 10 total possible points) should be completed by Sundays 11:59pm. Each reply should be at least 150 words (NOT including reference) in length and cite the chapters and/or supplemental material being covered in that module at least 1 time. Citations and references should follow APA format. The author figure being the teacher determined which differences mattered to her students. The teacher set the rules and the tone by separating the class and telling the students who was special and who was not special. The teacher is the authoritative figure and the children followed her instructions. In real life I believe parents, family members, teachers and neighbors are key to deciding which differences matter and it is up to the person to agree or disagree with what differences they believe matter. Living in information age, social media and TV help reinforce what we believe or learned from home. The narrative of who is special and who is not, is tightly controlled by corporations and business that profit from exploiting people. I learned many lessons from watching this film, one element I noticed early on was how easy it was for some of the children to say the “N word” during those times. After the children experienced discrimination they appeared to immediately understand how wrong racism is. I learned that racism is a learned behavior and people can change their views after experiencing what it is like to be discriminated against. The reunion of the children who underwent the experiment, opening up and expressing how they felt will stay with me. I felt they genuinely learned a hard lesson and they will pass on what they learned to their children and future generations. I agreed with Mrs. Elliott that not all children should go through this exercise. It could damage children if not properly done. I do believe this will be beneficial to adults. Discrimination is a problem everyone experiences some face it worse than others, but this is very damaging to someone’s self esteem and their perception of the world.I am a Floridian so I decided to research the Native Americans that lived within Florida. Seminoles are a Native American tribe that has lived in Florida for thousands of years. Seminoles share many cultural traditions from the other tribes across North America however they were mostly centered around Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Once Europeans came to conquer land from the Seminoles, they ventured further into the swamps to escape. Seminoles values and beliefs are closely connected to the land they live on, they believe if the land dies, the tribe dies. They’re system of beliefs stem from harmony with the Land and the importance of maintaining it. As a tribe they prioritize the collective over the individual, and they honor their Elders. Some of their norms and practices include Traditional ceremonies such as the Green Corn Festival which helps promote a sense of community within the tribe. They also value Storytelling as a means of passing wisdom and knowledge to future generations. They’re Tribal structure includes a Tribal Counsel, with a President, Vice President and council members that are elected by the tribal members. Leaders roles are strictly for the elders, who are responsible for keeping the tradition alive and spreading wisdom to younger members. They worship Nature/ancestral spirits, and they have a Creator deity, known as the Breath Maker. The language spoken today is mostly English however they ancestors spoke a Creek dialect. Seminoles self identify with their tribal heritage, but have adopted forms of Christianity. They celebrate their shared identity through cultural events, language preservations attempts and community activities. Medicine men and shamans help members with in the tribe by fixing spiritual imbalances, by providing herbal remedies, and rituals. Many tribe members have integrated modern medicines to help treat illness and diseases. Seminole Everglades Restoration Initiative is an multi-year project that will help fix the quality and quantity of water flowing off the Big Cypress Reservation into the Florida Everglades. Restoration Benefits include fixing South Florida’s ecosystem, removing much of the pollutants in the water, and provides flood control.Sue, D., & Sue, D. W. (2022). Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice. John Wiley and Sons. https://www.semtribe.com/history/the-seminole-ance…
In the film, Jane Elliott was deciding which differences matter by creating a great social experiment based on eye color she was doing things by labeling blue eyed children as superior to brown eyed ones. She was also doing things like societal structures cultural norms, and historical context, and they were dictating. The differences were emphasize and how they impact people. things like race, so Namic status and gender can play significant roles in these determinations. A lesson from this film is the arbitrary nature of prejudice and how easily it can be installed in individuals. The scene where students initially embrace their signed superiority and then experience discrimination as the rules reverse is particularly striking. this vividly shows the impact of prejudice and ease with which it can be perpetrated. I think that we all kind of decide in real life because if you really think about it, everyone has an opinion on everyone so it’s not that certain people get to choose, but there are people that are higher than others so their opinions matter more than others do so I think that everyone decides in real life. I don’t think that it can be done with all children because it can be really insightful, but there is big concerns that there could be potential harm. Jane Elliott suggested that the emotional toll it can take may be detrimental to children. This exercise could be very damaging because actual discrimination, which is often more severe and can lead to long lasting trauma and things like low self-esteem and other mental health issues. I think that it is very important to find educational ways to promote empathy and understanding without harming.
The tribe that I am going to be talking about is the Tulalip tribes a A prominent native American tribe located in Washington state. The tribe emphasizes harmony with the environment, rooted in the ancestry systems. They have a strong emphasis on community responsibility and the well-being of all members and the preservation of language arts and traditions is paramount. they have a lot of traditional events such as pot latches and the annual two tribes canoe journey. Foster, cultural pride and community bonding efforts that are ongoing to revive the lushhootseed language, which is integral to their cultural identity. They had a treaty in 1855 of point Elliot granted the tulalip tribes fishing and hunting rights, but some of these rise have face challenges leading to ongoing legal battles. they have different spirituality practices among the tulalip culture, the ancestors are honored in many cultural practices and spirituality is woven into their daily lives. Traditional spiritual ceremonies play vital role in maintaining cultural identity. members of this tribe, often identify strongly with their tribal affiliation in heritage viewing it as a critical aspect of their identity. The tribe has different types of tribal structure leadership. This tribe has a council composed of elected officials who represent various clans within the tribe and they have a chairperson who access the leader and spokesperson for the tribe. To conclude this tribe, the two loaf tribe, simplify a vibrant culture with deep historical roots and ongoing efforts to maintain the identity in the rights. Their values of respect for nature, community, cultural preservation, guide practices, and inform their approach to current issues, understanding, or respecting these aspects are essential for fostering positive relationships within native American communities, I think the way that they carry themselves and keep their ancestors within their daily lives them a lot. I think values and beliefs really stand out to me.The Tulalip Tribes || home. (n.d.). https://www.tulaliptribes-nsn.gov/Wikipedia contributors. (2024, August 17). Tulalip Tribes. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulalip_TribesLinks to an external site.Sue, D., & Sue, D. W. (2022). Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice. John Wiley and Sons. (9th Ed.)